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Illinois business leaders press lawmakers as child care costs face scrutiny
(The Center Square) – Illinois business leaders pressured Illinois lawmakers Tuesday to approve billions of dollars in taxpayer‑funded child care…
Illinois Quick Hits: Vacant lots go on sale in Chicago
(The Center Square) – Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Planning and Development say more than 600 vacant…
State vs. local property tax debate rages in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says property taxes are a local issue, but a county treasurer’s report says…
Illinois Quick Hits: County study reflects massive property tax hikes
(The Center Square) – According to a study by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, property taxes in the county increased…
Fewer businesses of Illinois’ diversity-preferred group got state contracts last year
(The Center Square) - Fewer businesses that get diversity-related government priority in Illinois are getting contracts with the state, according…
Some blame taxes as Illinois grows on paper but loses residents
(The Center Square) – Illinois' population has continued to narrowly grow this year, despite a significant number of cities in…
Illinois quick hits: Cannabis company sued for alleged sexual harassment; Reparations class action suit to proceed; Disaster declaration approved for August 2025 storms
Cannabis company sued for alleged sexual harassment …
State Police address FOID, cyber security audit findings
(The Center Square) – As his agency works to correct compliance findings by the state’s auditor general, Illinois State Police…
Illinois Quick Hits: Red Line funds ordered to be unfrozen
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is hailing a federal judge’s ruling that directs the Trump administration to…
Chicago can’t ditch airlines’ suit vs ‘disruptive’ paid sick leave rules
Saying it appears likely the city's sick leave ordinance would disrupt airlines' ability to function, a federal judge has rejected…
$4.4B budget request for new Illinois early childhood agency draws scrutiny
(The Center Square) – An agency focused on early childhood education created by state lawmakers in 2024 has made its…
Lawmaker, officer warns Elgin officer firing could chill free speech
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker and law enforcement officer is sharply criticizing the city of Elgin’s decision to…