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Illinois Democrats dispute Trump statements during State of the Union
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump spewed lies and attempted to gaslight the American people…
Illinois Quick Hits: State taxpayers to help restore historic Chicago hotel
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says $21 million in state capital funds will unlock more than $83…
Illinois racial wealth gap among largest in country
(The Center Square) – With Illinois ranked the eighth-worst state in the country for its racial wealth gap, Democratic State…
Judge: Right to sue under IL biometrics law too important to end suit vs Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, can't use its user agreement to escape yet another potentially massive payout…
Chicago could owe $100M+ in refunds for excessive city tickets
The city of Chicago could be on the hook for more than $160 million in refunds to thousands of vehicle…
Illinois quick hits: Indiana House approves Bears stadium bill; Business, labor groups file petition to stop natural gas phaseout; Chicago woman gets 2 years for PPP fraud
Indiana House approves Bears stadium bill …
Community violence intervention advocates tout crime reduction, taxpayer funding
(The Center Square) – With more than $100 million of assistance from state taxpayers, community violence intervention advocates are touting…
Pritzker’s social media fee plan faces cost, legality questions
(The Center Square) – An internet freedom advocate says Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed social media platform fee will raise costs…
Chicago tourism rises; visitors ignore Trump’s condemnation
(The Center Square) – Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association President Michael Jacobson is proud to call Chicago an outlier when…
Illinois quick hits: Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting; migrant accused of murdering church volunteer; Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new system
Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting …
Foxx to face questions about murder conviction review ‘investigations’
Former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx should need to answer questions under oath about her decision to direct her…
Illinois group pushes drug pricing bill opposed by business groups
(The Center Square) – An effort is underway to work at controlling prescription drug prices in Illinois, but there is…