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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…
‘Half-baked’ Illinois social media tax poised to tee up court challenges
Illinois is poised to be headed back into court to defend another constitutionally questionable law, as tech companies and internet…
Illinois congressmen worry as DHS Secretary seeks to ‘protect election integrity’
(The Center Square) – A potential plan to deploy federal immigration agents to polling places this fall is illegal and…
Cook County taxpayers face projected $550.7 million deficit
(The Center Square) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has projected a budget gap of $550.7 million dollars for…