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 able to end the... Read More.
Illinois
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 Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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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 be lower if not... Read More.
Chicago aldermen pass revenue package, business groups express concern
(The Center Square) - Chicago aldermen have approved a revenue package that does not include Mayor Brandon Johnson's corporate head tax, but business advocates... Read More.
DOJ lawsuit against Illinois draws support from election integrity advocates
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit seeking access to Illinois' unredacted voter registration database draws praise from an election integrity... Read More.
$3.5M verdict tossed; Judge shielded evidence of plaintiff’s dishonesty, crime
A state appeals panel voided a $3.5 million verdict awarded to a man who claimed he was hurt while working for Union Pacific because... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: DOJ sues over voters lists; CTA security surge
DOJ sues over voters lists
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Bears threaten move to Indiana after property tax break bill frustrations
(The Center Square) - Chicago Bears leadership is claiming that it is considering a move to Northwest Indiana after the team says state leaders... Read More.
Illinois legislator, physician discusses vitamin K refusals amid new study
(The Center Square) - A new study shows more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, sparking debate in Illinois between a lawmaker... Read More.
WATCH: Commission makes ICE accountability referral; Rep says Pritzker wrong on prices
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop provides moments and reaction from and... Read More.
