Illinois
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Chicago mayor refuses to sign or veto budget at ‘not a campaign event’
(The Center Square) – A new Chicago budget is set to take effect, even though the city’s mayor refused to…
Illinois quick hits: DOJ sues over sanctuary expansion law
DOJ sues over sanctuary expansion law …
IL Medicaid overhaul effective Jan. 1 sparks backlash
(The Center Square) – A sweeping Medicaid and maternal-care overhaul taking effect Jan. 1 draws sharp criticism from Illinois Republicans,…
Illinois quick hits: Man convicted of drug money laundering; human trafficking arrests made
Man convicted of drug money laundering …
Chicago council, ‘starting to legislate,’ sends $16.7 billion budget to mayor
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council has approved a $16.7 billion budget for 2026 and sent it to…
Gas prices drop, but taxes make Illinois pricier than Midwest neighbors
(The Center Square) – Although Illinois drivers are now paying less at the pump, a state lawmaker says prices would…
Supreme Court weighs gun owners’ challenge to IL transit carry ban
The U.S. Supreme Court says the Illinois Attorney's General office and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will not be…
Chicago aldermen pass revenue package, business groups express concern
(The Center Square) – Chicago aldermen have approved a revenue package that does not include Mayor Brandon Johnson’s corporate head…
DOJ lawsuit against Illinois draws support from election integrity advocates
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit seeking access to Illinois’ unredacted voter registration database draws praise…
Illinois quick hits: Federal funding for CTA still uncertain; fire risk for EVs
Federal funding for CTA still uncertain …
Feds sue IL for refusing to turn over full info on IL voters
The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to force Illinois state election officials to turn over full copies of…
Bears threaten move to Indiana after property tax break bill frustrations
(The Center Square) – Chicago Bears leadership is claiming that it is considering a move to Northwest Indiana after the…