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Watchdog Demands Probe Of Illinois Public Library Amid Property Tax Push
It is alleged that the Rochester Public Library staff and board members used public resources to campaign for a 169% property tax increase.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Migrant Released In April Detained By ICE; 'Gender-Affirming' Pediatric Care Discontinued
University of Chicago Medicine has discontinued “gender-affirming” pediatric care.
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IL Congressman Defends Pentagon's Links To Left-Wing Fact Checkers
“You don't earn the trust of the people by seeking fame or wanting to go viral, or certainly not being a jerk on cable TV,” said Sorensen.
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State Reps Counter Lt. Gov. Candidate's Claim That Ethics Led Illinois Energy Legislation
The Illinois House GOP floor leader said the state’s ethics laws have been shown, time and again, to be weak.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Comptroller Says 'Stay Tuned,' Won't Seek Another Term
Instead of another term as the Illinois Comptroller, Susana Mendoza announced she will be exploring what’s next for her career.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Madigan Asks To Remain Free Pending Conviction Appeal
Madigan’s attorneys described what they called “errors” by the court and insisted that Madigan would not flee Illinois.
Chicago, IL|News|
Frustrations Expressed As Chicago Aldermen Reject Limiting Mayoral Borrowing
A measure to help Chicago’s city council limit the mayor’s ability to borrow money has fallen short in committee.
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IL May Boost Abortion Funding If Federal Support Is Cut, Concerns Rise
Some worry that federal defunding of Planned Parenthood could prompt Illinois to double down by boosting state funding to offset the loss.
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Chicago Pension Debt Climbs To $36B, Up 13% In Five Years
Wirepoints Executive Editor Mark Glennon is warning Chicago residents the city appears on the road to destruction.
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ACLU Against Chicago Measure Seeking To Require More Surveillance Cameras
“Once again, we're being told that more cameras in Chicago will equal more public safety. It just simply doesn't add up,” Yohnka said.
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Homan Says ‘Good Luck' As Johnson Vows Chicago Won't Work With ICE
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan told reporters they plan to increase immigration enforcement efforts.
Deerfield, IL|News|
Pressure Mounts For Daylight Saving Time Reform
State Rep. Bob Morgan stressed the consequences of sleep loss, especially for children and senior citizens.
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GOP Lawmakers Blast Pritzker's Budget Request For More Migrant Funding
“It is a gigantic sum of money now that is crowding out other spending priorities that I think are worthwhile.”
Naperville, IL|News|
Illinois Measure Would Make Parents Abusers For Denying Children 'Gender-Affirming' Care
The bill would amend an act to say an “abused child” is one whose parents deny abortion services, or "gender-affirming services."
Chicago, IL|News|
RV Options Available In Southern Illinois For April's Eclipse
Eclipse fever is building for people who are awaiting the 2024 Great North American Solar Eclipse, which will occur on Monday, April 8th.
Chicago, IL|News|
Migrant Funding Top Of Mind Ahead Of Pritzker's Budget Address
The current budget that ends June 30 budgeted $550 million for non-citizen health care, but projections have pushed that number higher.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Quick Hits: White Sox Head To Springfield; Secretary Of State Wants More Ethics
Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is heading to Springfield where he is expected to ask state lawmakers to fund a new ballpark.
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Developer Says Banning Single-Family Zoning In Illinois Would End ‘American Dream'
“If we are serious about affordably housing more people, we should do away with the barriers that complicate that,” one lawmaker said.
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Pritzker To Announce Additional $182 Million In Upcoming Budget For Migrants
Since August 2022, Illinois has received more than 35,000 migrants from the southern U.S. border.
Naperville, IL|News|
Illinois Gun Ban Plaintiffs File For Hearings With U.S. Supreme Court
Plaintiffs in the case Bevis v. Naperville filed for the U.S. Supreme Court to take their case as well.
