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Union Pacific to ask appeals court for biometrics lawsuit exemption
Though he has said he believes the company's position would lead to legally "absurd" results, a federal judge will still…
Illinois quick hits: Notices of affected flights; injunction issued over ICE force
Notices of affected flights Chicago-based…
Pritzker watching redistricting debate as GOP grapples with filibuster
(The Center Square) – In the aftermath of Tuesday’s elections in other parts of the country, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
Chicago mayor: IL legislature has ‘more work to do’ on tax increases
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to see more tax increases from the Illinois General Assembly, but…
Chicago pension, debt services costs among highest in country
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s budget has grown by nearly 40% since 2019 with the biggest increased expenditure going toward…
WATCH: DCFS still looking for missing children numbers; Pritzker on elections results
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop continues his…
Illinois quick hits: DHS ordered to address ICE facility conditions; Garcia explains retirement decision
DHS ordered to address ICE facility conditions …
Illinois quick hits: $20 million for Alton housing project; alleged migrant assaults reported
$20 million for Alton housing project …
WATCH: Illinois DCFS can’t locate documents showing number of missing children
(The Center Square) – Documents to show the number of missing youth in care from the Department of Children and…
WATCH: Pritzker: ‘Government isn’t always the best option’
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says government is not always the best option when it comes to…
Reason Foundation: No turning point yet in Illinois on pension debt
(The Center Square) – A new report says Illinois has the highest per-capita unfunded state and local pension liabilities in…
Group seeks probe into Illinois law requiring grades 3-12 mental health screenings
(The Center Square) – A law firm is urging a federal investigation into a new Illinois law, arguing that the…