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Illinois Quick Hits: Economic development summit set for next week
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Economic Development Summit is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. …
Illinois sees biggest drop in gas prices nationwide, still above $4 average
(The Center Square) – The national average price for a gallon of motor fuel has steadily dropped in the past…
Illinois Venezuelans face economic ‘double whammy’
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Venezuelan Alliance leader says inflation is a double whammy for members of his community. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Fuel price drops below $4.25, still higher than in 2025
(The Center Square) – AAA’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois dropped to $4.24 on…
Disability-rights advocates sue Illinois over physician-assisted suicide law
(The Center Square) – A law that is set to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Illinois is being challenged by disability-rights…
‘No kings’ at $830 million Obama Center opening
(The Center Square) – Former President Barack Obama has opened his presidential center in Chicago by saying the United States…
Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate remains more than 5%
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced on Thursday that the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged…
Chicago discards proposed ban on unregulated ‘sweepstakes machines’
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council voted down a proposed ban on a type of prevalent gaming machines,…
Taxpayers paying $50 million+ for Chicago-owned bus station
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are expected to fork over at least $50 million for Chicago to own and operate…
Illegal immigrants across U.S. get financial aid for college
(The Center Square) – State financial aid continues to expand within higher education, allowing money to go to eligible illegal…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker signs bill creating new state agency
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation elevating the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission to the cabinet-level…
Sorensen drug-pricing bill draws criticism from former FDA official
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, is backing legislation he says would lower prescription drug costs by…