State rep questions Pritzker move to ‘expand and expand and expand’ on abortion
(The Center Square) - A member of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration says Medicaid plays a critical role for reproductive health services in Illinois.
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Chicago mayor visits D.C., considers order to prosecute federal agents
(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is considering an executive order that would allow for prosecution of federal agents who... Read More.
‘GO ICE’ social media post sparks GOP-Dem clash in Illinois
(The Center Square) - Democratic and Republican lawmakers clashed this week after a West Chicago teacher was placed on administrative leave over a social... Read More.
White House seeks to end IL illegal alien college benefits
Saying Illinois' laws giving illegal immigrants discounted college tuition "flagrantly" violates federal law, the Justice Department has asked a southern Illinois federal judge to... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Water rates could rise
(The Center Square) - Illinois American Water has filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to raise customer rates in January 2027.
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WATCH: Population gain through international migration; Chicago looks to prosecute ICE
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square's Greg Bishop delves into the latest U.S. Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois gains population for third straight year
(The Center Square) - According to new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Illinois' population has risen for the third straight year.
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Illinois cannabis industry cautious on child-safety bill, questions focus on regulated products
(The Center Square) - A newly introduced bill in the Illinois Senate would add new child-safety education, warning labels and storage requirements for cannabis... Read More.
More Illinois Catholic schools close; candidates call for change
(The Center Square) - As Illinois Republican candidates for governor call for school choice, more Catholic schools are closing in the Chicago area.
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Emissions permitted? ‘Irrelevant’ vs lawsuits: IL Sup Ct
Businesses in Illinois hit by blizzards of potentially ruinous lawsuits over alleged harm caused by emissions from their factories or other facilities can't demand... Read More.
