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With teachers union support, committee approves charter school mandates
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker’s union-backed proposal to place new mandates on charter schools in the state is…
Allstate can’t delete class action over alleged secret app tracking
A federal judge won’t fully end a class action accusing Allstate of using modern technology to surreptitiously track clients and…
Chicago voters view housing affordability as bigger issue than crime
(The Center Square) – With local property taxes rising, Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste takes news that most voters now…
New Illinois gun bill aims at glock switches; critics say it misses the real problem
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois measure aimed at handguns that can be modified for automatic fire is drawing…
Illinois quick hits: Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services; Chicago Teachers Union tells teachers, students to skip school; Russell Dickerson to play Du Quoin State Fair
Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services …
Illinois quick hits: Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive
Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive …
Critics concerned seizure detection bill impacts Illinois’ small businesses
(The Center Square) – Legislation that could make insurance companies cover seizure detection devices is advancing at the Illinois Statehouse. …
CTA security enhancement plan follows federal push, complaints
(The Center Square) – After resident complaints and threatened funding cuts by the Trump administration, the Chicago Transit Authority has…
Lawyers who specialize in suing Chicago cops seek special prosecutor to go after ICE
A Chicago law firm, with a business model built on raking in big, taxpayer-funded fees in cases representing people suing…
IL Labor Relations Board director: Rideshare unionization bill could double budget
(The Center Square) – A bill allowing rideshare drivers to unionize while imposing fees on riders would present a conflict…
Illinois municipalities push for local fuel tax as gas prices rise
(The Center Square) – Some Illinois municipal leaders are pushing for the ability to impose local fuel taxes at a…
Illinois lawmaker supports EPA rollback; AG opposes
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is praising the Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump for repealing the…