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Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago proposal would ban ice-related towing fees

Friday, March 27 by The Center Square

(TheCenter Square) - A Chicago alderman has introduced legislation that would prevent the Department of Streets and Sanitation and private towing companies from collecting... Read More.

Mom of boy killed by ex-boyfriend released from prison early drops lawsuit vs IL

Friday, March 27 by The Center Square

The mother of an 11-year-old boy, who was killed in an attack by his mother's ex-boyfriend after he was released from prison early by... Read More.

Illinois workplace temperature safety bill moves forward despite being unfinished

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill that would require Illinois workers to be provided more protections from excessive temperatures made progress in the state's... Read More.

Illinois Quick Hits: Arrests, citations follow teen gathering in downtown Chicago

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Police say eight teens were charged and 24 curfew violations were issued after a crowd of more than 100 young... Read More.

Questions remain as previously-vetoed nonprofit measure moves through committee

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Illinois House Executive Committee has passed an amended version of nonprofit investment legislation that Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed last... Read More.

Illinois bill could seize tipped‑wage control for state, undermining Chicago mayor

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Illinois lawmakers advanced a measure that would strip cities like Chicago of the power to raise wages for tipped workers,... Read More.

Illinois Quick Hits: Restaurant operators take issue with Chicago mayor

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Restaurant operators, business owners and tipped workers have issued a statement to condemn Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of an... Read More.

Rep: $111 million for community violence intervention is out of touch

Thursday, March 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - An Illinois state lawmaker says Gov. J.B. Pritzker is out of touch for spending major tax dollars on community violence... Read More.

Illinois school cell phone ban progresses as many districts already enforce policies

Wednesday, March 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A bill banning students from using cell phones during the school day was unanimously recommended to be adopted by an... Read More.

IL committee advances speaker’s bill to restrict federal detention centers

Wednesday, March 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Illinois House Executive Committee has advanced legislation that would place restrictions on where federal detention facilities can be placed,... Read More.

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Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago proposal would ban ice-related towing fees

Mom of boy killed by ex-boyfriend released from prison early drops lawsuit vs IL

Illinois workplace temperature safety bill moves forward despite being unfinished

Illinois Quick Hits: Arrests, citations follow teen gathering in downtown Chicago

Questions remain as previously-vetoed nonprofit measure moves through committee

Illinois bill could seize tipped‑wage control for state, undermining Chicago mayor

Illinois Quick Hits: Restaurant operators take issue with Chicago mayor

Rep: $111 million for community violence intervention is out of touch

Illinois school cell phone ban progresses as many districts already enforce policies

IL committee advances speaker’s bill to restrict federal detention centers

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