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Lawmakers have concerns about union-backed bill to pay IL student teachers
(The Center Square) - A bill in the Illinois General Assembly would spend tens of millions or possib...
15h ago

Illinois quick hits: Chicago hiring practices investigated; federal 'digital equity' funding pulled
Chicago hiring practices investigated The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the city of Ch...
15h ago

Calls to freeze IL's annual gas tax increase set to go up again July 1
(The Center Square) - In a state where its residents pay the second highest gas taxes in the country...
16h ago

Chicago mayor touts streamlining efforts, critics say otherwise
(The Center Square) - Members of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration say they are making ...
18h ago

WATCH: As IL GOP slams possible tax hikes, Pritzker says 'funding is there' for budget
(The Center Square) - When legislators return to the Illinois State Capitol Tuesday, they'll have ju...
18h ago

Legislation advancing to restrict fees Illinois landlords can place on renters
(The Center Square) - Legislation that would put several more restrictions on Illinois landlords is ...
20h ago

Illinois quick hits: Officers shot in Fairview Heights; Chicago Teachers Union president reelected
Officers shot in Fairview Heights Three officers were shot late Saturday in Fairview Heights while r...
20h ago

WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday May 19th, 2025
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Associate Edi...
22h ago

FOX News Headlines
Tom Cruise vows to continue action films 'into my 100s'

14 minutes ago
Tom Cruise told The Hollywood Reporter he hopes to continue making action movies until he is in his 100s, as the "Mission: Impossible" franchise comes to an end with latest movie.
GOP senator says federal government will 'need to play a big role' after tornadoes ravage Midwest

25 minutes ago
Sen. Josh Hawley did not hold back on demanding accountability for insurance providers, saying "faithful premium payers" deserve their claims grants as the Midwest fights to recover from deadly storms.
Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'

38 minutes ago
The J.C. Ames tugboat, sunk in 1923, was recently found by angler Christopher Thuss in Lake Michigan, revealing a piece of Badger State history.
Federal judge blocks Trump dismantling of US Institute of Peace

41 minutes ago
Judge Beryl Howell blocked the Trump administration's actions against the U.S. Institute of Peace, ruling that there was an unlawful takeover by DOGE.
