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Louisiana joins four states in complaint against electricity grid operator
(The Center Square) – Louisiana and four other state public service commissions have filed a formal complaint against the Midcontinent…
Illinois quick hits: State rep. appointed circuit judge; Bailey to seek rematch with Pritzker
State rep. appointed circuit judge …
WATCH: IL governor on photo with wanted suspect: ‘No way to vet everybody’
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is defending the use of taxpayer dollars for community violence intervention, even after…
Illinois quick hits: Constitutional amendment would guarantee parental rights
Constitutional amendment would guarantee parental rights …
WATCH: Republican leader: says Pritzker budget cut EO a ploy for IL tax increases
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker blames President Donald Trump for ordering Illinois state agencies to find 4% budget…
Judge’s questions during IL gun ban arguments gives rights advocates ‘hope’
(The Center Square) – With Illinois’ gun ban now in the hands of a three judge panel of the federal…
Illinois agencies to post monthly investment reports, lawmaker calls symbolic
(The Center Square) – Illinois agencies must now post monthly reports on how taxpayer dollars are invested, a move supporters…
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker signs abortion bills; Operation Purple Heart returns medals
Pritzker signs abortion bills Two…
WATCH: IL Department of Human Services’ adverse audit draws legislators’ ire
(The Center Square) – A recent adverse audit of the Illinois Department of Human Services is the worst audit seen…
Illinois prisons to publish annual data on contraband, safety and overdoses
(The Center Square) – A new law requires the Illinois Department of Corrections to publish annual data on contraband, substance…
Commission enacted to aid young IL farmers facing challenges
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a law launching the Farmland Transition Commission, a lifeline for young farmers…
Appeals court: Serious Chicago police disciplinary hearings must be public
(The Center Square) – A panel of appellate court judges has ruled Chicago police officers facing serious misconduct allegations must…