Illinois Quick Hits: SBA approves disaster declaration for 6 counties
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that impacted six counties... Read More.
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Pritzker asks oil execs to return profits to Illinois drivers
(The Center Square) - As conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues into its sixth month, American oil companies have recorded record profits despite... Read More.
CTA reopens $25.6M renovated Green Line station with more accessibility
(The Center Square) - A stop on the Chicago L's Green Line reopened Friday following a $25.6 million station renovation. The new renovation is... Read More.
Johnson waits as mayoral field grows
(The Center Square) - The field for Chicago's mayoral election in 2027 includes more than 10 candidates, but the incumbent has yet to toss... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Four indicted in connection with mine fire
(The Center Square) - Four people are facing federal charges in connection with a Franklin County mine fire that occurred in August 2021.
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Locals protest, Pritzker defends mental health changes
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois is getting away from mass mental health facilities and moving developmentally disabled people into smaller... Read More.
Investigating committee waits on U.S. attorney before Ammons fact-finding starts
(The Center Square) - An Illinois House of Representatives committee decided it will move forward with an investigation into a number of complaints against... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Corn growers express concern as farm bill stalls
(The Center Square) - Illinois Corn Growers Association President Mark Bunselmeyer says it is disappointing that the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and... Read More.
Trump supports, processors oppose Durbin swipe fee bill
(The Center Square) - Bipartisan swipe fee legislation sponsored by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and supported by President Donald Trump could get through Congress... Read More.
Op-Ed: Illinois’ teacher fund is still betting big while half-funded
On July 31, the board overseeing Illinois' largest teacher pension fund approved roughly $690 million, plus another €86... Read More.
