Illinois business group warns of ‘backbreaking’ progressive income tax
(The Center Square) – Manufacturers say legislators at the Illinois State Capitol have done enough damage and a progressive tax…
Illinois tops U.S. in pumpkin production despite recent decline in value
(The Center Square) – Despite a recent decline in production value, Illinois is far and away the leader when it…
Illinois quick hits: Chiropractor sentenced for fraud; fatal airport shooting investigation
Chiropractor sentenced for fraud A…
State reps: Pritzker turns ‘blind eye’ to Chicago’s public safety crisis
(The Center Square) – After Gov. J.B. Pritzker said President Donald Trump was amplifying crime in Chicago, Illinois House Republicans…
Illinois quick hits: Medicaid coverage for parental home visits; ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report
Medicaid coverage for parental home visits …
Potential data center in Illinois village raises local concerns
(The Center Square) – Residents voice concerns about heavy power use, water demands and the impact of a potential data…
WATCH: Amid GOP governor candidates, Dabrowski says he knows how to fix Illinois
(The Center Square) – A Republican candidate for Illinois governor says he has the knowledge of what ails the state…
State law helps Cook County expand immigrant legal defense fund
(The Center Square) – Legislation from the Illinois General Assembly has opened the door for Cook County to fund immigrants’…
Illinois quick hits: Trump reacts to Chicago violence; Pritzker increases weight limit for certain vehicles
Trump reacts to Chicago violence …
WATCH: Chicago violence and no cash bail; Governor candidate Dabrowski profile
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the…
New Illinois youth center begins housing youth in Lincoln
(The Center Square) - After a short delay to finalize staffing and safety preparations, the new Monarch Center in Lincoln…
Nearly 550 truck drivers cited for not understanding English in Illinois YTD
(The Center Square) – The number of English language proficiency violations for commercial drivers in Illinois year-to-date has nearly eclipsed…