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Illinois Jobs Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels, Much Later Than Most Of Country
The state finally returned to pre-pandemic job levels in July.
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Illinois Home Sales Down Considerably Compared To Same Time Last Year
The once red-hot Illinois housing market continues to cool off.
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Multi-Occupancy Genderless Bathrooms Are Now Legal In Illinois
The law sets up protections for those using the bathrooms, requiring stalls to have floor-to-ceiling dividers that lock.
Chicago, IL|News|
Federal Judge Assigned In Lawsuit Over Illinois' Firearms Industry Liability Law
Monday, the National Shooting Sports Foundation filed a challenge to the law in Illinois' Southern District federal court.
Chicago, IL|News|
47 Illinois Human Services Workers Fired, Disciplined Over Pandemic Fraud
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is talking publicly about an ongoing probe into Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud by Illinois state workers.
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Chicago Mayor Floats Idea Of Sending Migrants To Suburbs
So far, city and state taxpayers have set aside $94 million for migrant housing.
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47 Illinois Human Services Workers Fired, Disciplined Over Pandemic Fraud
The workers sought loans for small businesses outside their state work — but some of those business did not exist: Inspector General
Chicago, IL|News|
Pritzker Enacts 45 Bills, Including Creating All Gender, Multi-Occupancy Bathrooms
In a separate email announcement, Pritzker’s office said he signed another 30 House bills and 13 Senate bills.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Quick Hits: EV Rebate Program To Open Back Up; Convicted For Money Laundering
The EV rebate program is opening back up again.
Chicago, IL|News|
Changes Coming To Troubled Illinois Facility, But Some Say It's Not Enough
Changes are coming, but some question if it will be enough to right the wrongs of multiple years of abuse.
Chicago, IL|News|
How Illinois Ranks In Gun Manufacturing
Home to many of the world's largest gunmakers, the United States is a global leader in firearms production.
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New Illinois Law Caps The Price Of Insulin
The law limits the patient's cost for a 30-day supply of covered prescription insulin drugs at an amount not to exceed $35.
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Groups Look To Next Steps After Judge Blocks Illinois' Pregnancy Center Law
The law would have allowed the attorney general to shut down crisis pregnancy centers whose practices he deemed deceptive.
Naperville, IL|News|
Gun Ban Plaintiff May Seek SCOTUS Relief If Appeals Ruling Isn't Issued Soon
A Naperville gun shop owner's lawsuit over Illinois' assault weapon ban is now tied up in appeals.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Officials Seek $872 Million In Federal Tax Funds For Chicago Transportation Hub
Pritzker says the Midwest deserves the project and called on federal officials to release taxpayer funds.
Chicago, IL|News|
Some Question Taxpayer Cost Of Illinois Law Mandating Full Day Kindergarten
Future kindergartners in Illinois will be spending more time in the classroom.
Chicago, IL|News|
Some Worry Complying With Illinois' Gun, Attachments Registration ‘Impossible'
With challenges to Illinois' gun and magazine ban pending in state and federal courts, more litigation is possible.
Chicago, IL|News|
Pritzker Signs More Than 130 Bills, Including Allowing Non-Citizens To Be Police
More than 130 bills were signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday.
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Illinois Law Allows Pregnancy Centers To Be Targeted For 'Deceptive Practices'
"This bill is a direct attack on pro-life pregnancy resource centers," the Illinois Right To Life executive director said.
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Illinois' New Deal With AFSCME Union To Cost Taxpayers An Additional $620 Million
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday announced the agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.
