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Glock: Judge’s OK of Chicago’s anti-gun lawsuit questionable, at best
Firearms maker Glock is asking for permission to appeal a Cook County judge's ruling allowing the city of Chicago to…
Illinois quick hits: DHS responds to migrant release order
DHS responds to migrant release order …
Voting rights group warns CA redistricting push could undermine trust in IL
(THE CENTer Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging states like Illinois to redraw congressional maps, but voting rights…
Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate jumps to record high levels
(The Center Square) – With Chicago’s downtown office vacancy rate now at a record-high 28%, Illinois Policy Institute researcher LyLena…
Trump blasts cost overruns at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
(The Center Square) – Chicago is back in the mind of President Donald Trump, but this time the commander-in-chief’s focus…
Illinois quick hits: Get Covered Illinois premiums to spike
Get Covered Illinois premiums to spike …
Aldermen oppose Chicago mayor’s ‘punishing’ head tax proposal
(THE CENTer SQUAre) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he wants corporations to pay more in taxes, but with some…
Estimated power demand will outstrip supply by 2032
(The Center Square) – The impact on electricity demand from a growing number of data centers is a recurring point…
Illinois approves $1.5B transit package, funding for long-delayed projects
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit package, including long-delayed Moline-to-Chicago rail, hailed by Democrats as…
Illinois quick hits: State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations; Tax Foundation says mayor’s proposal would hinder employment;
State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations …
Judge bars ICE from acting against ‘protestors,’ ‘rapid response’ activists
A Chicago federal judge has barred federal agents from U.S. Border Patrol and ICE from conducting crowd control actions anywhere…
Report: IL public schools show low academic proficiency, higher taxpayer funding
(The CEnter Square) – The latest education statistics indicate stagnant proficiency for public school students in Illinois, despite dramatic increases…