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With Climbing Prices, Shrinking Inventories, Illinois' Housing Market Stagnant
“The way it stands right now, we don’t see any relief until 2025 when interest rates start to decelerate,” Ressler said.
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Federal Judge's Ruling Against California Gun Ban Could Impact Illinois Case
The judge rejected California’s argument that actual use in self-defense shootings is the relevant metric of "common use."
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Illinois Murder Case Has SAFE-T Act Critics Concerned
He's currently free on bond after being charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend in September.
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Anti-Gerrymandering Group: Illinois Worst In Nation For Political Redistricting
A new report that highlights the redistricting process in the U.S. gives Illinois the worst grade in the country.
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Fraction Of 1% Of Illinois FOID Card Holders Register Banned Guns In First Week
A registry created in relation to the ban has been open for a week. A fraction of a percent of gun owners have complied so far.
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State Pension Tracker: Illinois Has Second Largest Pension Debt In Nation
The Reason Foundation released its State Pension Tracker, which forecasts state pension plans for fiscal year 2023.
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Despite Pending Legal Action, Illinois Opens Registry For Gun Ban Law
“Do not bring your weapon, ammunition, or accessories if you visit a Kiosk,” ISP said in a statement.
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Back From Border, Illinois Lawmaker Says Close The Border Now
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wouldn't explicitly say Tuesday if the southern U.S. border needs to be closed.
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Illinois Lawmaker Calls For Changes Following Truck Crash That Killed Five People
An Illinois lawmaker is calling for changes following a tanker truck crash that resulted in the deaths of several people.
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Illinois Gun Rights Groups Ask Appeals Court To Review Texas Pistol Brace Ruling
Recent cases challenging weapons laws in other states could have an impact on the case pending against Illinois’ gun and magazine ban.
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Outgoing Child Welfare Director 'Proud Of The Profound Progress' At Troubled Agency
A report by the inspector general showed that in 2022, nearly 50 more children died under DCFS supervision than in 2021.
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State Climatologist Explains How El Nino Winter Will Affect Illinois
An El Niño weather pattern is expected to be strong this winter and last into spring.
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Illinois Long-Term Care Group Says Staffing Mandates Will Be Disastrous
The proposal calls for Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes to provide a staffing equivalent of three hours per resident, per day.
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As More Buses Arrive, Chicagoans Focus On Housing Non-Citizens
Chicago recently inked at $29 million contract for military-grade tents to house migrants.
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Illinoisans Can Expect To Pay More For Property Insurance Premiums
Illinois is one of six states with the steepest increases.
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Illinois Auto Workers Continue Strike, Seek Higher Wages
The strike continues for United Auto Workers union members in Illinois who walked out of work Friday.
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No Cash Bail Not Alleviating Problems Of Unfit Defendants Languishing Pretrial
The end of money bond in Illinois aims to reduce the population in county jails by allowing low-level criminal defendants out.
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Illinois Legislators Seek To Protect Children On Social Media
The measure looks to stop targeted ads and deny access to children's social media pages to protect them from unwanted predators or messages.
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Deportation Protection, Work Permits Ready For Venezuelans In Illinois
As Department of Homeland Security says Venezuela is not safe for migrants to return, those here have temporary protection from deportation.
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Illinois FOP Doesn't Blame Police Officers Moving To Florida
“Under Illinois law, foreign nationals are now able to become police officers,” the news release said.
