Illinois news in brief: $192 million MidAmerica Metrolink extension nears completion; Groundbreaking held for Metro East film studios
$192 million MidAmerica Metrolink extension nears completion
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Court filing questions Cook County tax sale practices
(The Center Square) - According to an amicus brief filed in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has refused... Read More.
Convicted former U.S. House Speaker Hastert dies
(The Center Square) - Former U.S. House Speaker and convicted Illinois Republican Dennis Hastert has died at the age of 84.
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Illinois quick hits: Woman had active warrant when 7-year-old killed
$46 million Chicago project brings 51 affordable homes
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Pumpkin production rises ahead of weather-challenged harvest
(The Center Square) - Illinois pumpkin production increased in 2025, but weather brought a mixed bag for growers this year.
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School districts shifted funds, planned for higher fuel costs for buses
(The Center Square) - Last year, Illinois schools spent $1.86 billion on transportation to get students to and from school each day. In the... Read More.
Truck drivers’ class action against Union Pacific proceeds
(Legal Newsline) - A group of potentially thousands of truck drivers can move ahead with a class action lawsuit accusing railroad operator Union Pacific... Read More.
$4M in taxpayer funds proposed for ballistics investigations
(The Center Square) - Legislation in the Illinois House is calling for $4 million in state taxpayer funds to help analyze cartridge casings recovered... Read More.
Chicago mayor to stay involved in Bears talks
(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was left out of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's recent meeting with Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois, Chicago join suit against rollback of fuel economy standards
(The Center Square) - The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago joined a coalition of 26 states, counties, and cities in a... Read More.
