Illinois
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CTA must pay $3M to woman convicted of killing, dismembering landlord
The Chicago Transit Authority must pay nearly $3 million to a woman who was struck by a bus, even though…
Trump: ‘Illinois is worse’ as HHS enforces verification for child care funding
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says states will not receive matching child-care funds…
Illinois quick hits: 700,000 customers’ health information potentially exposed
IDHS announces health information potentially exposed …
As Illinois ends grocery tax locals can replace, food inflation debate continues
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman’s warning that Americans are paying more for groceries is drawing pushback from economists…
Illinois quick hits: State keeps more tax revenue, locals get less
State keeps more tax revenue, locals get less …
U.S. House vote on employee bargaining met with ‘political theater’ criticism
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman praised a vote to restore collective bargaining for over one million federal workers…
Hog producer: 2025 was strong, but IL legislature needs to address estate tax
(The Center Square) – An Illinois hog producer says 2025 was a strong year, but state lawmakers need to address…
Trump to remove National Guard members from Chicago, LA, Portland
(The Center Square) – National Guard members deployed in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, Ore., will head home after President…
Illinois’ compact fluorescent bulb ban begins to take effect
(The Center Square) – One of the nearly 300 new laws that took effect in Illinois New Year’s Day is…
Illinois quick hits: SBA sues Chicago over online betting tax
Illinois to receive rural health-care funding …
Illinois Congressman: Millions face higher premiums despite GOP health bill
(The Center Square) – Although the U.S. House passed Republicans' “Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act” before leaving…
Jan. 1 law lets Illinois veterinarians skip rabies shots for at-risk pets
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law taking effect Jan. 1 will let veterinarians renew yearly medical exemptions for…