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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…
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…
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…
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…
Illinois quick hits: Four officers injured during ICE protest
Four officers injured during ICE protest …
Illinois quick hits: Chicago treasurer to boycott U.S. securities to protest against Trump; Governor marks opening of new union training center; Illinois farms expected to lose $67.2 million a year
Treasurer to boycott U.S. Treasury securities to protest against Trump …
Illinois quick hits: WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October …
Pritzker, alders oppose Chicago tax plans, property tax hike could be next
(The Center Square) – As the Chicago City Council considers 2026 budget measures, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed tax hikes continue…
WATCH: Lawmakers call out Pritzker for lack of transparency with budget cuts
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers say they are not getting information from Gov. J.B. Pritzker or state agencies about…
IL congressman pushes military to accept CLT, experts say it could shape education
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman is pushing to expand testing options at U.S. service academies, a move experts…
Illinois, Chicago residents rank high taxes as state’s top issue
(The Center Square) – With the state now losing a resident to another state every nine minutes and more than…
Illinois quick hits: Illinois House members vote along party lines; More than 40% of CPS teachers missed 10 or more school days; State Treasurer says Bright Start earns gold
Illinois House members vote along party lines …