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Illinois Secretary of State: Some vanity plates requests too offensive

Illinois Secretary of State: Some vanity plates requests too offensive

Illinois Secretary of State: Some vanity plates requests too offensive
Illinois Secretary of State: Some vanity plates requests too offensive

Illinois Secretary of State: Some vanity plates requests too offensive

0:53
As Illinois plans 2024 budget, pension debt looms

As Illinois plans 2024 budget, pension debt looms

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

(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois will be working on its 2024 budget in the coming weeks, and some are suggesting significant changes to address the state's unfunded pension liability. 

0:47
Gun ban cases continue in courts as Democrats who opposed law remain silent

Gun ban cases continue in courts as Democrats who opposed law remain silent

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

(The Center Square) – Nearly three weeks since Illinois’ gun ban has been enacted and the lawsuits against the measure stack up, some of the Democrats who voted against the bill aren’t talking.

Illinois attorney general says arguments against no cash bail law flawed

Illinois attorney general says arguments against no cash bail law flawed

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

(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a counter brief challenging a judge’s decision that ruled the pretrial release portion of the SAFE-T Act is unconstitutional. 

Illinois quick hits: State child welfare director keeps job; lead pipe grants distributed; Gen X exhibit opens

Illinois quick hits: State child welfare director keeps job; lead pipe grants distributed; Gen X exhibit opens

  • The Center Square
  • 15 hrs ago

State child welfare director keeps job

Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates

Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates

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

(The Center Square) – Candidates in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election say incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not done enough to stop crime.  

New tax plan for Chicago Bears stadium draws the ire from grassroots organization

New tax plan for Chicago Bears stadium draws the ire from grassroots organization

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

(The Center Square) – A tax subsidy plan for a new Chicago Bears stadium complex is being criticized by an Illinois grassroots organization. 

Illinois quick hits: Former prosecutor faces charges; murder trial set; restaurant fined

Illinois quick hits: Former prosecutor faces charges; murder trial set; restaurant fined

  • The Center Square
  • 21 hrs ago

Former prosecutor faces charges

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • Jan 26, 2023

(The Center Square) – Small business advocates say Illinois' regulatory climate continues to hinder job creators.

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jan 26, 2023

(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
  • Jan 26, 2023

U of I increases tuition

0:53
As Illinois plans 2024 budget, pension debt looms

As Illinois plans 2024 budget, pension debt looms

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

(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois will be working on its 2024 budget in the coming weeks, and some are suggesting significant changes to address the state's unfunded pension liability. 

0:47
Gun ban cases continue in courts as Democrats who opposed law remain silent

Gun ban cases continue in courts as Democrats who opposed law remain silent

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

(The Center Square) – Nearly three weeks since Illinois’ gun ban has been enacted and the lawsuits against the measure stack up, some of the Democrats who voted against the bill aren’t talking.

Illinois attorney general says arguments against no cash bail law flawed

Illinois attorney general says arguments against no cash bail law flawed

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

(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a counter brief challenging a judge’s decision that ruled the pretrial release portion of the SAFE-T Act is unconstitutional. 

Illinois quick hits: State child welfare director keeps job; lead pipe grants distributed; Gen X exhibit opens

Illinois quick hits: State child welfare director keeps job; lead pipe grants distributed; Gen X exhibit opens

  • The Center Square
  • 15 hrs ago

State child welfare director keeps job

Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates

Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates

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

(The Center Square) – Candidates in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election say incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not done enough to stop crime.  

New tax plan for Chicago Bears stadium draws the ire from grassroots organization

New tax plan for Chicago Bears stadium draws the ire from grassroots organization

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

(The Center Square) – A tax subsidy plan for a new Chicago Bears stadium complex is being criticized by an Illinois grassroots organization. 

Illinois quick hits: Former prosecutor faces charges; murder trial set; restaurant fined

Illinois quick hits: Former prosecutor faces charges; murder trial set; restaurant fined

  • The Center Square
  • 21 hrs ago

Former prosecutor faces charges

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • Jan 26, 2023

(The Center Square) – Small business advocates say Illinois' regulatory climate continues to hinder job creators.

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jan 26, 2023

(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
  • Jan 26, 2023

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
  • Jan 26, 2023

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

0:53
As Illinois plans 2024 budget, pension debt looms

As Illinois plans 2024 budget, pension debt looms

  • 14 hrs ago
0:47
Gun ban cases continue in courts as Democrats who opposed law remain silent

Gun ban cases continue in courts as Democrats who opposed law remain silent

  • 14 hrs ago
Illinois attorney general says arguments against no cash bail law flawed

Illinois attorney general says arguments against no cash bail law flawed

  • 15 hrs ago
Illinois quick hits: State child welfare director keeps job; lead pipe grants distributed; Gen X exhibit opens

Illinois quick hits: State child welfare director keeps job; lead pipe grants distributed; Gen X exhibit opens

  • 15 hrs ago
Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates

Crime continues to be main issue among Chicago mayoral candidates

  • 18 hrs ago
New tax plan for Chicago Bears stadium draws the ire from grassroots organization

New tax plan for Chicago Bears stadium draws the ire from grassroots organization

  • 21 hrs ago
Illinois quick hits: Former prosecutor faces charges; murder trial set; restaurant fined

Illinois quick hits: Former prosecutor faces charges; murder trial set; restaurant fined

  • 21 hrs ago
Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

Illinois unemployment remains higher than national average

  • Jan 26, 2023
School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

School choice movement gaining momentum in Illinois

  • Jan 26, 2023
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

  • Jan 26, 2023
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

  • Jan 26, 2023
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More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

More sheriffs speak out against Illinois' gun ban

  • Jan 26, 2023
Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

Illinois State Police look to consolidate federal gun ban challenges

  • Jan 26, 2023
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

  • Jan 26, 2023

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SPN poll: Parents support school choice

25 states sue Biden administration over federal ESG policy

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