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Allstate can’t delete class action over alleged secret app tracking
A federal judge won’t fully end a class action accusing Allstate of using modern technology to surreptitiously track clients and…
Chicago voters view housing affordability as bigger issue than crime
(The Center Square) – With local property taxes rising, Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste takes news that most voters now…
New Illinois gun bill aims at glock switches; critics say it misses the real problem
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois measure aimed at handguns that can be modified for automatic fire is drawing…
Illinois quick hits: Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services; Chicago Teachers Union tells teachers, students to skip school; Russell Dickerson to play Du Quoin State Fair
Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services …
Illinois quick hits: Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive
Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive …
Critics concerned seizure detection bill impacts Illinois’ small businesses
(The Center Square) – Legislation that could make insurance companies cover seizure detection devices is advancing at the Illinois Statehouse. …
CTA security enhancement plan follows federal push, complaints
(The Center Square) – After resident complaints and threatened funding cuts by the Trump administration, the Chicago Transit Authority has…
Lawyers who specialize in suing Chicago cops seek special prosecutor to go after ICE
A Chicago law firm, with a business model built on raking in big, taxpayer-funded fees in cases representing people suing…
Critics warn Illinois bill could lead to government overreach in newborn care
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Family Institute is raising concerns over a proposed bill that would offer voluntary home…
Presidents, governor honor late civil rights leader Jackson; mayor says tax the rich
(The Center Square) – Former President Barack Obama said his path to the White House was laid by late civil…
Illinois Quick Hits: Rockford sex abuse suspect arrested
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children led…
Pritzker pushes back on Megaproject tax concerns
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pushed back on the idea that proposed legislation, dubbed the “Megaprojects Bill,”…