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Illinois Senate to consider megaprojects after Pritzker calls out amusement tax
(The Center Square) – A proposed stadium for the Chicago Bears and other megaprojects are expected to be up for…
Illinois Quick Hits: Driver killed in reported shootout with police on I-88
(The Center Square) – A man is dead after a reported exchange of gunfire with police on Interstate 88 in…
Constitutional tests await IL Dems’ race-based district plan
Later this fall, Illinois voters appear likely to get the chance to vote on a plan to rewrite the state…
Illinois quick hits: Appeals court upholds Madigan corruption conviction
Appeals court upholds Madigan corruption conviction …
Pritzker pushes housing plan described as ‘all stick,’ no carrot
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing to prevent local communities from restricting housing development, but local leaders…
Convenience store advocate: Swipe fee ruling is ‘one step’ in the process
*The Center Square) – The federal government has moved to partially block an Illinois law banning electronic processing fees on…
Deferred maintenance blamed in I-64 bridge hole
(The Center Square) – State transportation officials say repairs are underway after a large hole developed on an Interstate 64…
Illinois quick hits: Convicted felon suspected of shooting two officers; Chicago Mayor orders up to $900,000 for additional peacekeepers; Belleville man faces attempted murder charge
Convicted felony suspected of shooting two officers …
Illinois Rep faces investigation over sexual harassment
(The Center Square) – A state representative embattled with allegations of sexual harassment returned to Springfield this week after being…
Return on investment questioned as Chicago Red Line construction begins
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are facing a hefty price tag as construction begins on a long-anticipated Chicago Transit Authority…
ISU strike enters third week; union sues over alleged strikebreaking
(The Center Square) – Union support staff at Illinois State University has entered a third week on strike over failed…
Illinois Quick Hits: State gaming board renew Rockford casino license
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has renewed Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s license for four years, retroactive to…