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Group behind tariff challenge calls Pritzker’s refund check demand irrational

(The Center Square) - As over $86 billion has begun making its way back to small businesses impacted by tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is still demanding refund checks for Illinois families. ...
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Gubernatorial candidate calls for leadership overhaul, prison reforms

(The Center Square) - Independent Illinois gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett says persistent staffing shortages, aging equipment and what he describes as poor leadership inside the Illinois Department of Corrections are jeopardizing the safety of correctional officers and inmates alike. ...
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Illinois senator says True Value move highlights business climate concerns

(The Center Square) - Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema said True Value's decision to move its headquarters from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana, is another example of businesses seeking relief from what he described as Illinois' costly regulatory and tax environment. ...
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Transit bill sponsor ok with recycled board appointments

(The Center Square) - Although recent appointees to the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority already hold seats on current transit boards or will also hold seats on other boards, the state lawmaker who drove NITA legislation remains confident that reform will happen. ...
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U.S. adds 3.5M businesses despite shaky economy

(The Center Square) - The United States added nearly 3.5 million new businesses in the first half of 2026, breaking previous expectations, according to a new report. Registered Agents ...
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Illinois quick hits: Collinsville man pleads guilty to sex abuse of children

DCFS honors scholarship recipients The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services honored 317 youth in care with a scholarship luncheon at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Rosemont on ...
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Pritzker disputes Trump speech claims

(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump tried to claim victimhood during his speech to the nation on Thursday night. The president focused on election ...
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Aldermen say mayor fails to collect revenue he opposes

)The Center Square) - Chicago aldermen are suggesting that the city has a projected budget gap of $130 million because Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration is failing to collect revenue for budget items it opposes. ...
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Illinois news in brief: Prosecutors indict felon on pretrial release for fentanyl trafficking; Rockford men charged after child abuse investigation; Cairo bridge to reopen

Prosecutors indict felon on pretrial release for fentanyl trafficking A federal grand jury has indicted a Chicago man for allegedly trafficking fentanyl while on state pre-trial release for a ...
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Illinois Quick Hits: FAFSA applications rise with increase in state taxpayer funding

(The Center Square) - According to the National College Attainment Network's Free Application for Federal Student Aid Tracker for the Class of 2026, Illinois ranked second in the nation with 71.9% of students completing financial aid applications. ...
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Bipartisan bill would force vote before Social Security cuts hit

(The Center Square) - A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation that would fast-track a floor vote on Social Security's looming insolvency, using an independent board to draft a starting plan Congress could no longer easily ignore. ...
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Taxpayers to fund $424.9M soccer stadium infrastructure

(The Center Square) - The Chicago Fire may be building their own soccer stadium, but city taxpayers will be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure. ...
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