Auditor general nomination now in Illinois House after unanimous Senate approval
(The Center Square) - Illinois taxpayers could soon have a new watchdog approved unanimously by the state Senate.
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Parents could gain access to school discipline evidence under proposed bill
(The Center Square) - Illinois lawmakers are weighing legislation that would require public schools to share all evidence used to suspend or expel a... Read More.
Chicago could owe $100M+ in refunds for excessive city tickets
The city of Chicago could be on the hook for more than $160 million in refunds to thousands of vehicle owners slammed with illegally... Read More.
Illinois racial wealth gap among largest in country
(The Center Square) - With Illinois ranked the eighth-worst state in the country for its racial wealth gap, Democratic State Rep. LaShawn Ford is... Read More.
Judge: Right to sue under IL biometrics law too important to end suit vs Meta
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, can't use its user agreement to escape yet another potentially massive payout from a lawsuit brought... Read More.
Illinois Democrats dispute Trump statements during State of the Union
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump spewed lies and attempted to gaslight the American people during the State of... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: State taxpayers to help restore historic Chicago hotel
(The Center Square) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says $21 million in state capital funds will unlock more than $83 million in private investment... Read More.
Community violence intervention advocates tout crime reduction, taxpayer funding
(The Center Square) - With more than $100 million of assistance from state taxpayers, community violence intervention advocates are touting lower crime numbers in... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: Indiana House approves Bears stadium bill; Business, labor groups file petition to stop natural gas phaseout; Chicago woman gets 2 years for PPP fraud
Indiana House approves Bears stadium bill
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Pritzker’s social media fee plan faces cost, legality questions
(The Center Square) - An internet freedom advocate says Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed social media platform fee will raise costs for Illinoisans and may... Read More.
