Illinois
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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…
Supreme Court weighs gun owners’ challenge to IL transit carry ban
The U.S. Supreme Court says the Illinois Attorney's General office and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will not be…