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Crude oil rises, gas prices may follow
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans are bracing for higher prices at the pump after the United States resumed military action…
IL Dems blast Trump refusal to sign housing bill
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says President Donald Trump is holding Americans’ access to housing hostage…
Op-Ed: Illinois manufacturers are in dire need of legal reform
Illinois manufacturers are a cornerstone of the state’s economy, contributing $135.5 billion in economic value and accounting for more than…
Chicago officials pick apart parking meter deal, buyer’s ICE deportation ties
(The Center Square) – A private $2.53 billion sale of the parking meter system in Chicago was put under a…
Illinois Quick Hits: Gas prices fall, remain higher than a year ago
(The Center Square) – AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has fallen…
Illinois lawmaker promotes welfare water aid bill as critics raise concerns over federal expansion
(The Center Square) – A proposal to permanently restore a federal water assistance program is drawing criticism from policy analysts…
Taxpayer cost questions surround push for suicide prevention measures on I-74 Bridge
(The Center Square) – Suicide prevention advocates are renewing calls for safety measures on the Interstate 74 Bridge, arguing that…
Illinois sued over prediction market law imposing new taxes, regulations
(The Center Square) – A lawsuit against a new Illinois law taxing prediction markets has been filed in federal court,…
Accounting analyst: SEC should examine Illinois pension funding
(The Center Square) – Illinois is less tardy than usual with its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2025,…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago man arrested in connection with planned attack at White House
(The Center Square) – A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with a planned attack that allegedly targeted the…
Ex-cops blast Chicago mayor’s new agency
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is not saying exactly how much taxpayers will pay for his new…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago reports increased visitor spending
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s destination marketing organization says the city welcomed 56.8 million visitors in 2025 and generated a…