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Illinois Dem party hopes to pick up seats across the state
(The Center Square) – A top Democratic Party official in the state says the party is aiming to maintain its…
Illinois AG asked to probe 24 taxing bodies’ referendum campaigns
(The Center Square) – Americans for Prosperity Illinois is asking Attorney General Kwame Raoul and four county state's attorneys to…
Illinois news in brief: Cook Treasurer says state law protects homeowners from losing equity through foreclosure; Cook County to hold budget briefings; ICE weekend arrests include two in Illinois; Fuel prices tick lower
Cook Treasurer says state law protects homeowners from losing equity through foreclosure …
Illinois news in brief: $192 million MidAmerica Metrolink extension nears completion; Groundbreaking held for Metro East film studios
$192 million MidAmerica Metrolink extension nears completion …
Court filing questions Cook County tax sale practices
(The Center Square) – According to an amicus brief filed in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Cook County Treasurer…
Executive: Fast food industry sees impact of high fuel prices
(The Center Square) – Businesses up and down Illinois have seen impacts stemming from high fuel prices in recent weeks…
Late speaker Hastert came from Illinois ‘culture of corruption’
(The Center Square) – Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert died on Saturday at the age of 84, following an…
Former House GOP leader endorses Pritzker, Bailey critical of retired top-dog
(The Center Square) – One month from election day, Gov. J.B. Pritzker received an endorsement from a former top Springfield…
Convicted former U.S. House Speaker Hastert dies
(The Center Square) – Former U.S. House Speaker and convicted Illinois Republican Dennis Hastert has died at the age of…
Illinois quick hits: Woman had active warrant when 7-year-old killed
$46 million Chicago project brings 51 affordable homes …
Pumpkin production rises ahead of weather-challenged harvest
(The Center Square) – Illinois pumpkin production increased in 2025, but weather brought a mixed bag for growers this year. …
School districts shifted funds, planned for higher fuel costs for buses
(The Center Square) – Last year, Illinois schools spent $1.86 billion on transportation to get students to and from school…