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Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-East St. Louis librarian sentenced for fraud, theft

April 29, 2026

(The Center Square) – The former director of the East St. Louis public library has been sentenced to 15 months…

April 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – A state representative embattled with allegations of sexual harassment returned to Springfield this week after being…

April 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are facing a hefty price tag as construction begins on a long-anticipated Chicago Transit Authority…

April 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – Union support staff at Illinois State University has entered a third week on strike over failed…

April 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has renewed Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s license for four years, retroactive to…

April 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there is a need for speed when it comes to the Chicago…

April 24, 2026

(The Center Square) – Americans for Prosperity Illinois says megaprojects legislation that cleared the Illinois House could give a proposed…

April 23, 2026

The Gori Law Firm, considered America’s most prolific filer of asbestos personal injury lawsuits, has pushed back on claims it…

April 23, 2026

(The Center Square) – The Illinois House of Representatives passed a megaproject bill that would set up the Chicago Bears…

April 23, 2026

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking millions of extra dollars from state taxpayers due…

April 23, 2026

(The Center Square) – A proposed millionaires tax was shot down late Wednesday in the Illinois House of Representatives. …

April 23, 2026

(The Center Square) – New rules for employees of the state of Illinois will prevent betting on the outcomes of…