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Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average
Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • 1 hr ago

(The Center Square) – The COVID-19 pandemic spurred scores of parents to search for other educational opportunities for their children, and now school choice is gaining a foothold in Illinois. 

Illinois quick hits: U of I increases tuition; company reportedly won't insure some cars

Illinois quick hits: U of I increases tuition; company reportedly won't insure some cars

  • The Center Square
  • 2 hrs ago

U of I increases tuition

Illinois gun ban: State seeks federal case consolidation as new county also sues

Illinois gun ban: State seeks federal case consolidation as new county also sues

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 2 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Lawsuits continued to be filed against Illinois’ gun and magazine ban Thursday as the Illinois State Police look to consolidate some.

0:36
More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • 4 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – More downstate Illinois sheriffs stand by their statements that they will not enforce the state's gun and magazine ban.

Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 5 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police are looking to consolidate several federal cases challenging Illinois' gun ban into one.

Experts say rodents will continue to invade Illinois homes as cold snap nears

Experts say rodents will continue to invade Illinois homes as cold snap nears

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • 7 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – With colder temperatures on the horizon next week for Illinois, pest control experts say rodents will be looking for warming confines like your home.  

Illinois quick hits: Concerns over children and cannabis edibles; 1967 blizzard anniversary

Illinois quick hits: Concerns over children and cannabis edibles; 1967 blizzard anniversary

  • The Center Square
  • 7 hrs ago

Concerns over children and cannabis edibles 

1:39
GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois

GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • Jan 25, 2023

(The Center Square) – Illinois Republican lawmakers are vowing to block any proposed progressive state income tax. 

0:45
Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jan 25, 2023

(The Center Square) – A bill that strips local control from county governments regarding zoning matters on wind and solar energy appears to be close to becoming law. 

Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit over whiskey; NASCAR announces concerts for Chicago race

Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit over whiskey; NASCAR announces concerts for Chicago race

  • The Center Square
  • Jan 25, 2023

Fire engulfs Chicago high rise

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • 1 hr ago

(The Center Square) – The COVID-19 pandemic spurred scores of parents to search for other educational opportunities for their children, and now school choice is gaining a foothold in Illinois. 

Illinois quick hits: U of I increases tuition; company reportedly won't insure some cars

Illinois quick hits: U of I increases tuition; company reportedly won't insure some cars

  • The Center Square
  • 2 hrs ago

U of I increases tuition

Illinois gun ban: State seeks federal case consolidation as new county also sues

Illinois gun ban: State seeks federal case consolidation as new county also sues

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 2 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Lawsuits continued to be filed against Illinois’ gun and magazine ban Thursday as the Illinois State Police look to consolidate some.

0:36
More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • 4 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – More downstate Illinois sheriffs stand by their statements that they will not enforce the state's gun and magazine ban.

Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • 5 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police are looking to consolidate several federal cases challenging Illinois' gun ban into one.

Experts say rodents will continue to invade Illinois homes as cold snap nears

Experts say rodents will continue to invade Illinois homes as cold snap nears

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • 7 hrs ago

(The Center Square) – With colder temperatures on the horizon next week for Illinois, pest control experts say rodents will be looking for warming confines like your home.  

Illinois quick hits: Concerns over children and cannabis edibles; 1967 blizzard anniversary

Illinois quick hits: Concerns over children and cannabis edibles; 1967 blizzard anniversary

  • The Center Square
  • 7 hrs ago

Concerns over children and cannabis edibles 

1:39
GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois

GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • Jan 25, 2023

(The Center Square) – Illinois Republican lawmakers are vowing to block any proposed progressive state income tax. 

0:45
Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jan 25, 2023

(The Center Square) – A bill that strips local control from county governments regarding zoning matters on wind and solar energy appears to be close to becoming law. 

Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit over whiskey; NASCAR announces concerts for Chicago race

Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit over whiskey; NASCAR announces concerts for Chicago race

  • The Center Square
  • Jan 25, 2023

Fire engulfs Chicago high rise

Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing

Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing

  • By Greg Bishop | The Center Square
  • Jan 25, 2023

(The Center Square) – Lawsuits brought against Illinois’ new gun ban are working their way through the judicial process.

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

  • 1 hr ago
Illinois quick hits: U of I increases tuition; company reportedly won't insure some cars

Illinois quick hits: U of I increases tuition; company reportedly won't insure some cars

  • 2 hrs ago
Illinois gun ban: State seeks federal case consolidation as new county also sues

Illinois gun ban: State seeks federal case consolidation as new county also sues

  • 2 hrs ago
0:36
More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

  • 4 hrs ago
Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

  • 5 hrs ago
Experts say rodents will continue to invade Illinois homes as cold snap nears

Experts say rodents will continue to invade Illinois homes as cold snap nears

  • 7 hrs ago
Illinois quick hits: Concerns over children and cannabis edibles; 1967 blizzard anniversary

Illinois quick hits: Concerns over children and cannabis edibles; 1967 blizzard anniversary

  • 7 hrs ago
1:39
GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois

GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois

  • Jan 25, 2023
0:45
Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

  • Jan 25, 2023
Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit over whiskey; NASCAR announces concerts for Chicago race

Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit over whiskey; NASCAR announces concerts for Chicago race

  • Jan 25, 2023
Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing

Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing

  • Jan 25, 2023
Pritzker to make no leadership changes to embattled child welfare agency

Pritzker to make no leadership changes to embattled child welfare agency

  • Jan 25, 2023
Car dealer Carvana admits guilt over breaking Illinois laws

Car dealer Carvana admits guilt over breaking Illinois laws

  • Jan 25, 2023
Illinois quick hits: Miller, LaHood appointed to U.S. House committees

Illinois quick hits: Miller, LaHood appointed to U.S. House committees

  • Jan 25, 2023

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  • Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

  • Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

  • Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing

  • Car dealer Carvana admits guilt over breaking Illinois laws

  • GOP senators oppose prospect of another progressive income tax proposal in Illinois

By the Numbers

How 2022 Gun Sales in Illinois Compare to the Rest of the Country

This Is the Average ‘Time-to-Crime’ for Firearms in Illinois

Highland Park, IL Is One of the Richest Cities in the Country

Wilmette, IL Is One of the Richest Cities in the Country

National News

Senate bill would repeal $600 IRS reporting threshold

22 AGs call on Congress to change law to allow states to jam contraband cell phones in prisons

Republicans seek broader TikTok ban

Federal food stamps program hits record costs at $119B

GDP growth slows to 2.9% in fourth quarter

Report: Consumer confidence dwindles as economic fears rise

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