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Small business group: Pritzker-signed bills are wrong move
(The Center Square) − Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that he says will protect workers, but a small business…
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 14th, 2025
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares highlights…
Chicago’s commercial property taxes spike to twice national city average
(The Center Square) – Chicago business owners are now being forced to pay some of the highest commercial property taxes…
Illinois quick hits: Court rejects lawsuit against Texas Democrats; no charges for police
Court rejects lawsuit against Texas Democrats …
Illinois quick hits: Human trafficking law signed; Mercyhealth to pay for COVID vaccine discrimination
Human trafficking law signed Gov.…
WATCH: Nearly 400 people become U.S. citizens at Illinois State Fair
(The Center Square) – Nearly 400 people from more than 70 different countries became naturalized U.S. citizens Wednesday at the…
WATCH: Governor suggests ending nuclear ban as lawmaker files pro-nuclear bill
(The Center Square) – After an Illinois state senator filed legislation to streamline permits for nuclear energy projects, Gov J.B.…
WATCH: Illinois Democrats blast Trump, Republicans at state fair
(The Center Square) − Illinois Democrats say their party will win across the United States in 2026, with the Land…
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Wednesday Aug. 13th, 2025
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares comments…
Illinois law empowers officials to crack down on predatory towing
(The Center Square) – Beginning Jan. 1, a new Illinois law cracks down on predatory towing by letting the Illinois…
Illinois quick hits: Former Chicago schools dean sentenced for sexual assault
Former Chicago schools dean sentenced for sexual assault …
Illinois quick hits: Fatal crash involved Guatemalan national; tentative Chicago firefighters contract
Fatal crash involved Guatemalan national …