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IL rep: As if Bears ‘had a plan to rob the bank’ before considering Indiana
(The Center Square) – The Illinois state rep whose district includes Soldier Field says the Chicago Bears are bluffing by…
IL dyslexia screening takes effect Jan. 1, drawing reading instruction debate
(The Center Square) – As Illinois rolls out a new law requiring early literacy screenings beginning Jan. 1, some educators…
Illinois quick hits: Pope reacts to Pritzker bill signing
Pope reacts to Pritzker bill signing …
Illinois’ safe gun storage law goes into effect Jan. 1
(The Center Square) – Components of Illinois Safe Gun Storage Act go into effect Jan. 1. …
California attorney general joins coalition to protect trans youth in sports
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 12 Democratic attorneys general on Tuesday, submitting an amicus brief…
Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump can't use National Guard troops in…
Chicago mayor refuses to sign or veto budget at ‘not a campaign event’
(The Center Square) – A new Chicago budget is set to take effect, even though the city’s mayor refused to…
Illinois quick hits: DOJ sues over sanctuary expansion law
DOJ sues over sanctuary expansion law …
IL Medicaid overhaul effective Jan. 1 sparks backlash
(The Center Square) – A sweeping Medicaid and maternal-care overhaul taking effect Jan. 1 draws sharp criticism from Illinois Republicans,…
Illinois quick hits: Man convicted of drug money laundering; human trafficking arrests made
Man convicted of drug money laundering …
Chicago council, ‘starting to legislate,’ sends $16.7 billion budget to mayor
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council has approved a $16.7 billion budget for 2026 and sent it to…
Gas prices drop, but taxes make Illinois pricier than Midwest neighbors
(The Center Square) – Although Illinois drivers are now paying less at the pump, a state lawmaker says prices would…