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Energy omnibus bill advancing

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Illinois quick hits: Energy omnibus bill advancing; ICE protesters indicted

WATCH: Debate around which tax to increase; pension enhancements, energy bills advance

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WATCH: Debate around which tax to increase; pension enhancements, energy bills advance | Illinois

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews the ongoing debate at the Illinois Statehouse about which taxes to

Article Summary JB Pritzker argued the Trump administration’s claim that federal immigration officers are targeting the “worst of the worst”

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Pritzker warns immigration crackdown becoming ‘wider and more intense’

Article Summary JB Pritzker signed an executive order allocating $20 million to state food banks and food pantries in preparation

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‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem

‘Astonishingly reckless:’ IL Dems intro tax on ‘unrealized gains’ to fund transit

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'Astonishingly reckless:' IL Dems intro tax on 'unrealized gains' to fund transit

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS - With just two days remaining in the Illinois legislative fall veto session, Illinois Democratic state lawmakers have introduced new legislation, ostensibly designed to help the...

Lawmakers consider healthcare package codifying immunization policy | Health News Illinois

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Lawmakers consider healthcare package codifying immunization policy

Senate files plan to improve immigration protections at hospitals | Health News Illinois

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Senate files plan to improve immigration protections at hospitals

HFS working toward application for federal rural health funding | Health News Illinois

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HFS working toward application for federal rural health funding

Article Summary The 2025 school report card is the first one based on a new grading system that uses lower

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Illinois school report card continues to show wide achievement gaps

WATCH: Tax proposals draw questions from Pritzker and GOP state rep

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Tax proposals draw questions from Pritzker and GOP state rep | Illinois - The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are considering progressive revenue measures in the final hours of the fall veto session, but their proposals are drawing questions from both sides of

Illinois quick hits: Former sheriff's deputy guilty in Massey murder; appeals court intervenes in Bavino case

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Illinois quick hits: Former sheriff's deputy guilty in Massey murder; appeals court intervenes ...

Former sheriff's deputy guilty in Massey murder

Illinois quick hits: Former sheriff's deputy guilty in Massey murder; appeals court intervenes in Bavino case

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Former sheriff's deputy guilty in Massey murder; appeals court intervenes in Bavino case | Illinois

Former sheriff's deputy guilty in Massey murder

Article Summary House lawmakers passed a sweeping energy reform bill along party lines Wednesday evening. The bill would create new

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House passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers

Illinois beef producers say Trump’s Argentina beef plan hurts farmers

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Illinois beef producers say Trump's Argentina beef plan hurts farmers - The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois beef producers express frustration over President Donald Trump’s plan to expand beef imports from Argentina, a move he says will lower grocery prices but that

WATCH: Pritzker declares agricultural trade 'crisis' while Trump touts new deals

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WATCH: Pritzker declares agricultural trade 'crisis' while Trump touts new deals | Illinois

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order to declare an agricultural trade crisis in Illinois.

WATCH: Expect tax and fee increases for veto; Democrats want more sanctuary policies

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WATCH: Expect tax and fee increases for veto; Democrats want more sanctuary policies | Illinois

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews the prospects of increased taxes and fees expected to come from

WATCH: Warnings of higher IL property taxes heard as pension bill advances

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WATCH: Warnings of higher IL property taxes heard as pension bill advances | Illinois

(The Center Square) – Supporters of an Illinois Statehouse pension measure say it is a “fix” for Tier 2 public employee pensions. Opponents say it will be too costly for

Bailey family announces memorial services

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Illinois quick hits: Bailey family announces memorial services; digital currency scam losses

Court sides with Illinois, orders Trump administration to release funding for K-12 mental health programs | Health News Illinois

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Court sides with Illinois, orders Trump administration to release funding for K-12 mental health programs

Cook County Health expands partnership with UIC, UI Health | Health News Illinois

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Cook County Health expands partnership with UIC, UI Health

Illinois sues Trump administration over planned suspension of SNAP funding | Health News Illinois

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Illinois sues Trump administration over planned suspension of SNAP funding

WATCH: Constitution debated as IL judge orders reports from Border Patrol commander

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WATCH: Constitution debated as IL judge orders reports from Border Patrol commander | Illinois

(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Chicago has ordered U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to provide her with daily in-person reports until a hearing next week.

Lurie’s Children receives $4 million from Cal’s Angels to launch new leukemia program | Health News Illinois

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Lurie’s Children receives $4 million from Cal’s Angels to launch new leukemia program

Officials warn of drastic spikes in ACA premiums | Health News Illinois

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Officials warn of drastic spikes in ACA premiums