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Chicago police monitor Iran-U.S. conflict; public advised to be aware
(The Center Square) – Chicago Police say they are monitoring the U.S. conflict in Iran. …
Illinois secretary of state wants nearly 2% budget increase
(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants nearly 2% more in taxpayer funds for his upcoming…
Illinois Quick Hits: Suspect arrested in connection with East St. Louis killing
(The Center Square) – With assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Illinois State Police special agents arrested a man accused…
Oil cos. ask to pause Chicago climate ‘deception’ suit til SCOTUS weighs in
Saying the U.S. Supreme Court will decide soon if the lawsuit is even allowed, a group of oil and gas…
Illinois quick hits: Ex-Carlyle Police Chief faces federal embezzlement charges;
Ex-Carlyle Police Chief faces federal embezzlement charges …
Lawmaker proposes property tax credits as housing debate continues
(The Center Square) – As state and local officials sound off on housing proposals at the Illinois Capitol, a state…
Illinois municipalities push for local fuel tax as gas prices rise
(The Center Square) – Some Illinois municipal leaders are pushing for the ability to impose local fuel taxes at a…
Illinois lawmaker supports EPA rollback; AG opposes
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is praising the Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump for repealing the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Report shows Illinois with highest U.S. tax rates
(The Center Square) – A new survey says Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country. …
Advocate: Bipartisan support for IL CO2 pipeline eminent domain prohibition
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan effort is underway to eliminate the option of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines…
Judge confident in case against Illinois Supreme Court justices
(The Center Square) – A retired Cook County judge says he has great confidence in his case against justices of…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker wants tariffs refund after court ruling
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump owes the families of Illinois and the United States…