Hemp industry advocate promises to work with Pritzker, lawmakers
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and an advocate for the Illinois hemp industry have different views on reform after Congress passed prohibitions... Read More.
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193 youth in care of Illinois’ child welfare agency missing in 2025
(The Center Square) - So far this calendar year, Illinois' child welfare agency reports 193 missing youth in care, an increase from the total... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: Armed robbery charges after incident at Senate President’s office
Armed robbery charges after incident at Senate President's office
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Illinois truckers back federal pause on non-domiciled CDLs, hope state follows suit
(The Center Square) - Illinois truckers are applauding a federal rule and hope the state enforces a pause on non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs),... Read More.
WATCH: DCFS updates missing children numbers; Budget cuts EO transparency criticized
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the latest numbers... Read More.
Illinois sports wagers decline after implementation of new tax
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, after the state imposed a new tax... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: Four officers injured during ICE protest
Four officers injured during ICE protest
Four state and... Read More.
Chicago mayor threatens layoffs, property tax hikes if council rejects head tax
(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is threatening service cuts, layoffs and property tax hikes if aldermen reject his proposed head tax... Read More.
Judge: Biden-era decree deal requires release of 600+ from ICE detention
A Chicago federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden has ruled potentially hundreds of illegal immigrants must be released from federal custody, because... Read More.
Boeing to pay $36M to family of Indian woman killed in Ethiopia Air crash
The family of a woman from India who died in a 2019 airliner crash could receive nearly $35 million from Boeing, under a jury... Read More.
