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Cops can’t skip woman’s suit over ecstasy overdose from pills stuck in body
A federal judge won’t dismiss a complaint from the family of a woman who is now cognitively impaired after she…
Illinois politicians claim cautious win in birthright citizenship ruling
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against an executive order by President Donald Trump Tuesday, which…
Illinois Quick Hits: Man accused in White House terror plot ordered detained
(The Center Square) – A federal judge has ordered that a Chicago man be detained pending his obstruction-of-justice trial related…
Officials: Trans athlete bans won’t change Illinois school sports
(The Center Square) – In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld multiple state bans on transgender athletes…
Advocates worry new law will raise drug prices, harm self-insured businesses
A national pharmaceutical manufacturer advocacy group is suing Illinois over its 2025 Prescription Drug Affordability Act. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Toll burden 5th in U.S.
(The Center Square) – As Illinoisans face the prospect of higher tolls proposed by the state tollway board, a new…
Complaint: District used tax dollars for referendum campaign
(The Center Square) – An ethics complaint filed on Monday is calling for an investigation into whether an Illinois school…
Supreme Court to hear Chicago assault weapons ban challenge
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear a case on whether citizens are guaranteed the…
Illinois second in local fines and forfeitures
(The Center Square) – A new report has found Illinois ranks second among all U.S. states in per-capita fines and…
Pritzker signs 62 new laws, many not in effect until 2027
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of bills into law on Friday and over the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Ruling supports Illinois mail-in ballot laws
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the U.S. Supreme Court has confirmed that mail-in ballot laws…
IL Dems blast Trump refusal to sign housing bill
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says President Donald Trump is holding Americans’ access to housing hostage…