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Target Sued For Checking Arrest Records Of New Hires: Class Action
A woman claims Target rescinded a job offer based on pending charges, in violation of the Employee Background Fairness Act.
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Illinois Lawmakers Weigh Options To Change Rising Property Tax Structure
The bill seeks to cap rising property taxes by basing costs on the equalized assessed value of a home in the year that it was bought.
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GOP Governor Candidate Heidner Wants Illinois To ‘Make,' Not ‘Take'
“When I looked at the playing field, I just didn't see any path to anyone beating J.B. Pritzker. And that's why I jumped in,” Heider said.
Springfield, IL|News|
Illinois Senator Seeks Immediate Expulsions For Student Sexual Assault
The bill came after a girl was sexually assaulted by an older student, who was neither expelled nor suspended, the state senator said.
Across Illinois|News|
Siri Class Action Lawsuit Greenlit, Billions At Stake
A judge cleared the way for Illinois Apple device users to be included in a class action lawsuit.
Palatine, IL|News|
Palatine Teacher Fired Over Anti-BLM Posts Turns To SCOTUS
In Facebook comments in 2020, she called for rioters to be "hosed down" with liquid human waste by septic trucks.
Across Illinois|News|
IL Lawmakers Push Discount Drug Legislation To Prevent Restricted Access
Illinois lawmakers are pushing an amendment to ban restrictions or interference with a federal discount drug program.
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Dems Fail In First Try To Use ‘State Sovereignty' To ‘Veto' ICE
A federal judge will hear Illinois' and Chicago's lawsuit seeking to all but halt ICE and Border Patrol immigration enforcement actions.
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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.
Across Illinois|News|
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.
