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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…
Appeals panel erases judge’s anti-ICE order, warns against similar rulings
Describing the order as "overbroad" and "constitutionally suspect," a federal appeals court has taken the rare step of completely vacating…
Presidents, governor honor late civil rights leader Jackson; mayor says tax the rich
(The Center Square) – Former President Barack Obama said his path to the White House was laid by late civil…
Illinois Quick Hits: Rockford sex abuse suspect arrested
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children led…
Pritzker pushes back on Megaproject tax concerns
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed back on the idea that proposed legislation, dubbed the “Megaprojects Bill,”…
Illinois pols react to Homeland Security secretary’s exit, reassignment
(The Center Square) – A member of Congress from Illinois says it is not enough for President Donald Trump to…
Illinois quick hits: Appeals court vacates use of force injunction; Charges filed for possession of sex abuse materials; Gas prices keep rising
Appeals court vacates use of force injunction …
Target sued for checking arrest records of new hires: Class action
CHICAGO — Target has been hit by a new class action lawsuit accusing it of violating Illinois state law by…
Black Chicagoans disproportionately face force by CPD
(The Center Square) – American Civil Liberties Union Director Alexandra Block argues a new study showing black city residents disproportionately…