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GOP candidate counters congressman’s criticism on ethanol vote
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Republican challenging for the state’s 17th Congressional District is pushing back after Democratic Rep.…
Lawmakers push bills to close loopholes, increase penalties for child sex offenders
(The Center Square) – A state senator and former prosecutor says it is time to change Illinois law that allows…
Illinois lawmakers weigh options to change rising property tax structure
(The Center Square) – Republican state Rep. Joe Sosnowski has filed legislation he hopes will make life easier on Illinois…
Critics warn Illinois bill could lead to government overreach in newborn care
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Family Institute is raising concerns over a proposed bill that would offer voluntary home…
Presidents, governor honor late civil rights leader Jackson; mayor says tax the rich
(The Center Square) – Former President Barack Obama said his path to the White House was laid by late civil…
Illinois Quick Hits: Rockford sex abuse suspect arrested
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children led…
Pritzker pushes back on Megaproject tax concerns
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed back on the idea that proposed legislation, dubbed the “Megaprojects Bill,”…
Illinois pols react to Homeland Security secretary’s exit, reassignment
(The Center Square) – A member of Congress from Illinois says it is not enough for President Donald Trump to…
Illinois quick hits: Appeals court vacates use of force injunction; Charges filed for possession of sex abuse materials; Gas prices keep rising
Appeals court vacates use of force injunction …
Target sued for checking arrest records of new hires: Class action
CHICAGO — Target has been hit by a new class action lawsuit accusing it of violating Illinois state law by…
Agency improves license processing times; PA leader calls for modernization
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation says it has reduced the average processing time…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker to Noem: ‘Don’t let the door hit you’
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s legacy is corruption and chaos. …