Congress probes Flock; Illinois immigration surveillance law may be moot
(The Center Square) - During a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., questioned expert witnesses on the use of Flock Safety and... Read More.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Projected Choate closures pushed back three months
(The Center Square) - Union County State's Attorney Tyler Tripp says the Illinois Department of Human Services has extended the projected date for removal... Read More.
New Illinois ‘AI Cabinet’ could protect residents, rep says
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order earlier this week creating an Artificial Intelligence Cabinet for Illinois, which will advise... Read More.
Chicago hotel union authorizes strike as brands deny pay hike demands
(The Center Square) -The Chicago hotel workers union voted to authorize a strike this week, after their contract expired at the end of August,... Read More.
Alleged recording of minor raises SAFE-T Act concerns
(The Center Square) - A state senator and former prosecutor says crimes involving the abuse or exploitation of children should be detainable under Illinois'... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Technical problems halt early voting in DuPage
(The Center Square) - The first day of early voting in DuPage County ended early on Thursday.
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Legislation proposed to dismantle DHS, divert funding
(The Center Square) - An Illinois congresswoman says new legislation to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection will pour... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago data center moratorium ordinance proposed
(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and three city council members have introduced an ordinance that would pause the development of new... Read More.
As Medicaid work requirements loom, officials seek to inform enrollees
(The Center Square) - As new work requirements for Medicaid enrollees take effect in roughly 100 days, elected officials are ramping up efforts to... Read More.
Embattled lawmaker faces grassroots write-in opponent
(The Center Square) - An embattled lawmaker who will appear on the ballot unopposed in November has a new challenger entering the statehouse race... Read More.
