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IL state rep: Reckless immigration policies led to fatal crash
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state lawmaker blames “reckless immigration policies” after a crash killed Coles County Board Member…
WATCH: Primary election petitions filed; redistricting consideration for veto session
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop highlights some…
Illinois quick hits: Unemployment estimates little changed; State Fair discounted ticket sales
Unemployment estimates little changed The…
Ex-CPS investigator says smeared as ‘racist,’ fired over corruption probes
A Hispanic former deputy corruption investigator has accused the Chicago Public Schools of firing her because she refused to relent…
Illinois quick hits: Group criticizes elections board vote; charges filed in Clark County crash
Group criticizes elections board vote …
WATCH: Illinois veto session to resume with potential taxes and fees on the table
(The Center Square) – Fall veto session is scheduled to resume Tuesday for lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol. …
WATCH: Illinois Democrats talk redistricting to ‘neutralize’ Republicans
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois lawmakers are having conversations about changing the state’s congressional map. …
Illinois agency buys incompatible computer system meant to ‘streamline’ diversity efforts
(The Center Square) The number of businesses owned by racial minorities and women that are certified by Illinois plummeted in…
Illinois child welfare agency to update number of missing children
(The Center Square) – The number of missing foster children on the radar of the state’s child welfare agency will…
Primary election filing to begin Monday for Illinois Dem, GOP candidates
(The Center Square) – Candidates hoping for a spot on 2026 primary election ballots are expected to line up Monday…
High superintendent pay fuels debate over Illinois school consolidation
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois Policy Institute report reignites debate over how schools are run and how much…
Illinois quick hits: Chicago expressway projects ends; Spooky graveyards
Chicago expressway projects ends Gov.…