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Illinois proposal aims to improve detection of potentially staged deaths
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-Woodstock, says too many deaths initially ruled as suicides may actually be…
Bachelor’s at Illinois community colleges may widen access, affordability
(The Center Square) – Community colleges in Illinois could soon offer Bachelor’s degree programs to Illinois residents. Officials, lawmakers and…
Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union says Chicago Public Schools leaders have agreed to transform the school day…
Pritzker says of BUILD Plan for homes would not cost taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ramped up his campaign for new housing in Illinois, and he expects…
Illinois GOP aims to keep power plants open, increase charge transparency
(The Center Square) – As closure of coal and natural gas powered energy plants loom, a group of GOP lawmakers…
Inspector: Chicago finance department lacks tools to collect $8.1 billion owed
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s inspector general says the city is owed at least $8.1 billion and lacks the tools…
Illinois lawmakers seek to eliminate state diversity commission
(The Center Square) -- An Illinois state commission has failed its mission to aid businesses owned by racial minorities, women…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois House approves student cell phone ban
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House has approved a bill banning students from using cell phones during the school…
Ex-Dem Rep. Stoneback can’t sue gun control group, current Rep. Olickal over NRA smears
An Illinois gun control activist group and a current Illinois Democratic state lawmaker appear poised to ultimately prevail over a…
Illinois leaders sweat over tight budget; GOP wants more cuts
(The Center Square) – State legislative leaders from both parties spoke to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce about the broad…
Pritzker: Swipe fee ban works, banking groups, feds push for repeal
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he hopes the federal government does what’s best for consumers and businesses…
Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate hits 5%
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state’s unemployment rate reached 5% in February, up…