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Lawmakers hear debate over data centers including revenue, headaches
(The Center Square) – With more than 100 new data center projects moving forward across Illinois in recent years, and…
Illinois quick hits: Madigan corruption appeal to begin Thursday; Attorney General asks lawmakers for additional $15 million;
Madigan corruption appeal to begin Thursday …
Lawmaker pushes sales tax pause on gas as questions cloud ‘fragile’ ceasefire
(The Center Square) – With the average Illinois gas price about $1.40 per gallon higher on Wednesday than it was…
Rep questions state ed board’s higher budget request, proficiency standards
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education wants more taxpayer funding to address inequity and boost public…
Illinois reps move bill to give remedy to young victims of hidden cameras
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers advanced a proposal aimed at giving Illinois families new legal recourse when minors are secretly…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago Election Board says 94% of ballots casts were for Dems
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners have announced the official results of the primary election in…
Chicago office vacancy rates worsen, card swipe numbers offer hope
(The Center Square) – As Chicago’s downtown office vacancy rate hits another record high, homeowners in the city can expect…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illiois gas prices keep rising
(The Center Square) – The average gas price in Illinois has risen 89 cents per gallon in the last month. …
IL Supreme Court says it can remove Cook Co. judge for pro-Trump column
The justices on the Democrat-dominated Illinois Supreme Court are asking a federal judge to declare they have the constitutional authority…
FBI: Illinois’ cyber crime losses reached $535M in 2025
(The Center Square) – The FBI Internet Crime Report for 2025 ranks Illinois fifth in the U.S. for cyber crime…
Illinois Quick Hits: Downtown Chicago office vacancies hit another record high
(The Center Square) – Downtown Chicago’s office vacancy rate has risen to a record high for the 15th consecutive quarter. …
Illinois gun owners plan rally in wake of Supreme Court order
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Rifle Association says gun owners have run out of options in a case…