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Lawsuit: Illinois Dems can’t use state law to control the name ‘democrat’
A group of Illinois Democrats who disagree with the power structure of their party on how to address transgender civil…
Illinois quick hits: John Deere to build in North Carolina
John Deere to build in North Carolina …
State rep questions Pritzker move to ‘expand and expand and expand’ on abortion
(The Center Square) – A member of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration says Medicaid plays a critical role for reproductive health…
Chicago mayor visits D.C., considers order to prosecute federal agents
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is considering an executive order that would allow for prosecution…
‘GO ICE’ social media post sparks GOP-Dem clash in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Democratic and Republican lawmakers clashed this week after a West Chicago teacher was placed on administrative…
Illinois Quick Hits: Water rates could rise
(The Center Square) – Illinois American Water has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to raise customer rates…
WATCH: Population gain through international migration; Chicago looks to prosecute ICE
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop delves into the…
White House seeks to end IL illegal alien college benefits
Saying Illinois' laws giving illegal immigrants discounted college tuition "flagrantly" violates federal law, the Justice Department has asked a southern…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois gains population for third straight year
(The Center Square) – According to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois’ population has risen for the third…
Chicago mayor calls for local government ‘process’ to prosecute feds
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials are digging in against federal immigration law enforcement. …
IL Republicans call for growing tax base, not raising taxes
(The Center Square) – Statehouse Republicans say it is time for Illinois Democrats to focus on growing the tax base…
More than 1,000 cases of child care overpayments in Illinois over 5 years
(The Center Square) – In the past 5 years, the state of Illinois has found more than 1,000 instances of…