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Illinois Supreme Court hears FOID, double jeopardy cases
(The Center Square) – Arguments in two separate appeals were heard by the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday in Springfield. One…
IL gubernatorial primary focus includes taxes, affordability
(The Center Square) – Gubernatorial candidates are pushing for votes with the Illinois primary election less than one week away. …
Chicago council to consider election-related ordinance six days before primary
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council has a special meeting scheduled on Wednesday afternoon to consider a proposal…
Illinois quick hits: Corporate tax collections down from last year; Chinese company fined for stealing technology; Fall turkey harvest numbers announced
Corporate tax collections down from last year …
Illinois quick hits: Average Illinois gas price climbs over $3.50 a gallon; Pritzker proposes $7 million for state test prep; IDNR seeks fishing instructors
Average Illinois gas price climbs over $3.50 a gallon …
With state mandate looming, small businesses struggle to find skilled workers
(The Center Square) – A small business advocate says hiring plans have slowed as employers struggle to find skilled workers. …
Eggland can’t crack class action over ‘cage free’ eggs label
A federal judge won’t crack down on a class action accusing Eggland’s Best of misusing the term “cage free” on…
Bailey camp ‘cautiously optimistic’ in final Illinois primary week
(The Center Square) – The midterm election primary is one week away Tuesday and one candidate for the Republican gubernatorial…
Tax deal in ‘process of being finalized’ for $1.5 billion CSL investment in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A global biopharmaceutical company has announced it will invest $1.5 billion for a new manufacturing facility…
Illinois quick hits: Obama Center to open in June after delays; 3 Republicans to debate Monday in Northbrook; IDNR seeks camping hosts
Obama Center to open in June after delays …
Illinois lawmakers weigh options to change rising property tax structure
(The Center Square) – Republican state Rep. Joe Sosnowski has filed legislation he hopes will make life easier on Illinois…
Critics warn Illinois bill could lead to government overreach in newborn care
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Family Institute is raising concerns over a proposed bill that would offer voluntary home…