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FBI: Illinois’ cyber crime losses reached $535M in 2025
(The Center Square) – The FBI Internet Crime Report for 2025 ranks Illinois fifth in the U.S. for cyber crime…
Illinois Quick Hits: Downtown Chicago office vacancies hit another record high
(The Center Square) – Downtown Chicago’s office vacancy rate has risen to a record high for the 15th consecutive quarter. …
Illinois gun owners plan rally in wake of Supreme Court order
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Rifle Association says gun owners have run out of options in a case…
Illinois quick hits: Illinois House speaker’s son to attend private school; AFSCME workers set strike date at Illinois State University; IDOT urges public to avoid distracted driving
Illinois House speaker's son to attend private school …
No-knock warrant legislation brings Chicago victim, Illinois gun group together
(The Center Square) – A diverse group of supporters are pushing to restrict no-knock search warrants in Illinois, but many…
Illinois bill sparks debate over police privacy vs. public access
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker and law enforcement officer says a controversial proposal to change how police records…
Illinois Quick Hits: Report says Pekin Bowling Center ‘taxed out of business’
Sunset Lanes in Pekin is set to close later this month as the bowling center’s owner says it is being…
Firefighter age bill stalled despite union backing
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois bill aimed at addressing firefighter shortages by lowering the minimum hiring age has…
Lawmaker criticizes surplus spending bill
(The Center Square) – A proposal aimed at helping local governments manage retiree health care costs is drawing differing views…
Salvation Army rehab ‘enrollees’ who work at thrift stores aren’t ‘employees’
A few days after agreeing to let them proceed with their class action against one of America's most prominent charities…
Illinois housing affordability efforts pit tax cuts against new spending
(The Center Square) – As homeownership may be growing out of reach for many young residents, Illinois lawmakers are split…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago city workers owe more than $19M
(The Center Square) – Chicago city workers reportedly owe more than $19 million in traffic tickets, water bills and fines,…