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Lake Co. Circuit Clerk can’t undo $2.5M verdict for workers fired over politics
A federal judge has agreed to preserve a jury’s verdict ordering the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office to pay more…
Illinois quick hits: McClain reports to prison
McClain reports to prison Former…
Op-Ed: How one puppy mill-teliant retailer is preempting local laws
One of the most overlooked threats to community-based control in America isn’t coming from Washington politicians or even state government…
Illinois quick hits: Chicago school board raises property tax levy
Chicago school board raises property tax levy …
Illinois lawmaker welcomes possible Marine deployment after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker praised as a “win” a U.S. Supreme Court ruling temporarily preventing President…
White business owners are biggest share of Illinois’ diversity-preferred contract group
(The Center Square) – Illinois' initiative to boost the amount of state contract money it awards to businesses owned by…
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…
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…
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…
Illinois legislator, physician discusses vitamin K refusals amid new study
(The Center Square) – A new study shows more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, sparking debate in…