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Illinois quick hits: Congress members file MINES Act; conservation police applications sought
Congressmembers file MINES Act A bipartisan proposal has been brought forth by some Illinois members of Congress to unveil the federal government's efforts toward preventing coal mine collapses. The M...
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Jul 25, 2024
Chicago officials brief security plan for DNC delegates, protestors, non-citizens
(The Center Square) - The goal of officials for next month's Democratic National Convention in Chicago is safety for residents and visitors alike. Security is being coordinated between the U.S. Secret...
By Greg Bishop | The Center Square Jul 25, 2024
New developments in the eviction process in Illinois
(The Center Square) - Now that the Illinois General Assembly approved $75 million in another round of emergency rental assistance, many landlords are wondering if the taxpayer funded rental assistance...
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Jul 25, 2024
Illinois quick hits: Treasurer showing unclaimed property today; Chicago schools eye budget
Treasurer showing unclaimed property today A preview of some of the unclaimed property set for auction during the Illinois State Fair will be until 3 p.m. Thursday at the Marine Bank Building in Sprin...
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Jul 25, 2024
Pritzker would consider VP nomination, but some unhappy with party leadership
(The Center Square) - As the Illinois governor weighs in on a potential vice presidential nomination, a socialist alderman from Chicago is expressing frustration with the Democratic Party. Gov. J.B. P...
By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Jul 25, 2024
Public safety on Illinois mass transit is highlighted during Senate hearing
(The Center Square) - In a series of hearings on Illinois mass transit, public safety was in the spotlight Wednesday. The Senate Transportation Committee is holding hearings around the state to focus ...
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Jul 24, 2024
Professor points to policy errors as Chicago braces for non-budgeted migrant surge
(The Center Square) - Chicago may have thousands of additional migrants arriving before the end of summer, but government officials have not budgeted for a major surge. At the Republican National Conv...
By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Jul 24, 2024
Illinois quick hits: Low-income families to get full child support amount
Low-income families to get full child support amount The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has announced that all child support collected on behalf of Illinois' low-income families with chi...
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Jul 24, 2024
Despite reports, Pritzker denies being contacted about running for vice president
(The Center Square) - Despite national reports that he has been sent vetting materials about becoming Kamala Harris' running mate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says it isn't so. President Joe Biden announced Su...
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square Jul 24, 2024
Gun rights group: Chicago’s expanded lawsuit against Glock misguided
(The Center Square) - Chicago is expanding its lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock, but a gun rights advocate says it's misguided and likely unconstitutional. Last year, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
By Greg Bishop | The Center Square Jul 24, 2024
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