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Chicago video gambling hearing abruptly ends in debate, disarray
(The Center Square) – A public meeting Wednesday on the state of legal gambling in Chicago was brought to an…
Illinois Quick Hits: Court rules against parents in East St. Louis busing case
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed an appellate court’s ruling in a case involving state requirements…
DHS secretary blasts Illinois correctional centers
(The Center Square) – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is calling out state correctional facilities after he faced questions…
Chicago’s potential ‘teen takeover’ solutions cost taxpayers
(The Center Square) – As the trend sometimes referred to as “teen takeovers” continues to trouble the city of Chicago,…
Illinois Quick Hits: Opioid overdose deaths decline in Cook County
(The Center Square0 – Opioid overdose deaths are down for the third straight year in Chicago and suburban Cook County. …
Teachers unions call for special session, more money
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union and the Illinois Federation of Teachers are calling for a special session…
Illinois Quick Hits: Bond, TIF money helps fund Chicago neighborhood grants
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced $42.5 million in grant support for 56 neighborhood development projects. …
Chicago anti-violence department proposed; activist dismisses Trump post
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker agrees with an Illinois anti-violence activist who says President Donald Trump is not…
Pritzker plans to sign social media law despite criticisms
(The Center Square) – Illinois may now face one less potential hurdle enacting a law requiring social media and other…
Illinois Quick Hits: IDOT says all 102 counties to have transit
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Transportation says all 102 counties in Illinois will soon have transit service. …
Poll: Taxes, economy top voter concerns
(The Center Square) – Voters say taxes and economic concerns top the list of issues facing Illinois. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Tornado kills 2 in Jefferson County
(The Center Square) – Two people are dead and at least five are injured after a tornado touched down in…