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Cook County officials warn property tax reform could hurt homeowners
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are clashing over a Cook County property tax relief plan that restricts the types…
Illinois quick hits: Poll finds mixed reviews for Trump; posthumous medal for Kirk; transit fare increase proposed
Poll finds mixed reviews for Trump …
WATCH: Trump: Pritzker should ‘beg;’ Veto Session begins as Madigan reports to prison
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares comments…
WATCH: Trump: Pritzker should beg for help with public safety in Chicago
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump says he doesn’t want to use the Insurrection Act to help with public…
Illinois quick hits: WARN report layoffs total 1,689; Powerball winners in Rochelle and Colona
WARN report layoffs total 1,689 …
No ethics reform in sight as ex-speaker’s scheduled prison term begins
(The Center Square) – As his predecessor’s scheduled 7.5-year prison term for public corruption begins, the speaker of the Illinois…
Illinois House Speaker: ‘Mr. Trump, tear down this fence!’
(The Center Square) – The speaker of the Illinois House has compared a fence outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Energy cost concerns loom as legislators look at policy changes
(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators are set to begin the fall veto session Tuesday with some worried electric rate…
PJM exit: A price solution or power move?
(The Center Square) – Surging electricity demand, an aging grid, and generation sources retiring faster than new ones can be…
Broadview, Illinois reduces ICE protest zone after ‘chaos,’ 15 arrests
(The Center Square) – The village of Broadview, Illinois is reducing the area where protesters can stage near the Immigration…
Illinois’ ‘F’ grade leaves taxpayers on the hook for billions, watchdog says
(The Center Square) – Budget gimmicks, pension debt and late financial reports are leaving Illinois taxpayers in the dark, according…
Illinois quick hits: Chicago Jewish Alliance on peace developments; Blue Ribbon Schools announced
Chicago Jewish Alliance on peace developments …