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Illinois quick hits: Man charged for obtaining dead fathers benefits; first West Nile case confirmed

Man charged for obtaining dead father's benefits A suburban Chicago man has been ...
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Illinois Boosts Library Technology with Over $1 Million in Grants

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is dedicating over $1 million in new grant funding to help 88 public libraries in underserved areas improve their technology. Secretary and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias says the goal is to ensure all libraries—regardless of local wealth—can meet ...
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Illinois State Investment Portfolio Yields Over $5 Billion Under Treasurer Frerichs

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs reports the state’s investment portfolio has generated over $5 billion in earnings since he took office. Additionally, Frerichs says local governments have seen more than $3 billion in returns through the Illinois Funds program, which maintains a top-tier AAA ...
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Illinois Urges Fireworks Safety and Legal Compliance Ahead of Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July approaching, Illinois officials are ramping up reminders about fireworks safety and strict adherence to state regulations. According to the Department of Natural Resources and the State Fire Marshal, last year saw 156 injuries and one death linked to fireworks ...
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Illinois Invests $63 Million to Expand Affordable Housing and Create Jobs

The Illinois Housing Development Authority Board has announced a major boost for affordable housing, approving $24 million in federal tax credits along with $39 million in additional funding. This investment targets 16 projects in 11 counties, aiming to create or preserve 850 homes for ...
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First Human West Nile Virus Case in Southern Illinois Sparks Health Precautions

Illinois health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in Southern Illinois this year. The affected individual required hospitalization after developing complications related to the virus. At this time, positive samples have been detected in mosquitoes, birds, horses, and humans ...
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Congressman Sorensen Urges Diplomacy to Prevent Middle East Conflict

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement urging the Trump administration to pursue a diplomatic resolution and avoid further conflict:“The United States cannot be sucked into another Middle East war. The Trump administration must use every diplomatic effort to de-escalate ...
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Illinois Moves to Secure Energy Grid Against Foreign Interference

Illinois could soon see tighter security around its energy grid. State Senate Deputy Republican Leader Sue Rezin has introduced the Rogue Component Installation Prevention Act, aiming to ban inverters, batteries, and other vital equipment from foreign adversaries in state-supported energy projects. The legislation comes ...
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Businesses face legal, regulatory challenges in lawsuit-heavy Illinois

(The Center Square) – An advocate for the Illinois business community says lawsuit-challenged legislation approved by the General Assembly could cost the state dearly. ...
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WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Tuesday June 24th, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop airs highlights from dueling hearings in Washington D.C. over the ...
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Illinois quick hits: Mendoza to host weekly financial podcasts

Reaction to Monday's attack Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation continue to keep an ...
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GOP: IL parole board changes hinder keeping violent criminals off streets

(The Center Square) – Changes are coming to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board that some Republicans say shields members appointed by the governor from oversight. ...
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