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Elections board drops campaign finance fines against IL Senate President
(The Center Square) – The campaign finance violation against Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is over after the…
Illinois truckers back federal pause on non-domiciled CDLs, hope state follows suit
(The Center Square) – Illinois truckers are applauding a federal rule and hope the state enforces a pause on non-domiciled…
WATCH: DCFS updates missing children numbers; Budget cuts EO transparency criticized
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the…
Illinois quick hits: Armed robbery charges after incident at Senate President’s office
Armed robbery charges after incident at Senate President's office …
Illinois sports wagers decline after implementation of new tax
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, after the state…
Chicago mayor threatens layoffs, property tax hikes if council rejects head tax
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is threatening service cuts, layoffs and property tax hikes if aldermen reject…
Illinois quick hits: Four officers injured during ICE protest
Four officers injured during ICE protest …
Illinois quick hits: Chicago treasurer to boycott U.S. securities to protest against Trump; Governor marks opening of new union training center; Illinois farms expected to lose $67.2 million a year
Treasurer to boycott U.S. Treasury securities to protest against Trump …
Illinois quick hits: WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October …
Pritzker, alders oppose Chicago tax plans, property tax hike could be next
(The Center Square) – As the Chicago City Council considers 2026 budget measures, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed tax hikes continue…
WATCH: Lawmakers call out Pritzker for lack of transparency with budget cuts
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers say they are not getting information from Gov. J.B. Pritzker or state agencies about…
IL congressman pushes military to accept CLT, experts say it could shape education
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman is pushing to expand testing options at U.S. service academies, a move experts…