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Stay Safe This Summer with Tips to Prevent Grill-Related Fires in Illinois

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is alerting residents as July continues to be the peak month for grill-related fires across the country. Gas grills are the source of over 9,200 home fires annually, with leaks or equipment malfunctions as leading causes. Authorities recommend thorough ...
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Illinois In Focus Daily | Monday July 28th, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews the order from a federal judge dismissing the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit challenging migrant sanctuary policies in the state of Illinois. The DOJ now ...
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Op-Ed: I lost my mom and an AI therapy tool helped me – now Illinois might take it away

I never imagined I’d be writing about artificial intelligence or my mental health. But here I am, speaking up because a new law in Illinois could take away something that helped me when I needed it the most. ...
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Illinois Lawmakers Push for Faster Approval of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Illinois lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at fast-tracking the approval process for small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. Senate Bill 2681, introduced by Senate Minority Deputy Leader Sue Rezin, would require state agencies to act on SMR permit applications within 150 days, with ...
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Illinois Advances Pay Equity with New Wage Reporting Law

Illinois is updating its approach to pay equity. Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new law amending the state’s Equal Pay Act, officially removing outdated references to federal reporting requirements. Now, companies with 100 or more employees are required to submit wage data specifically ...
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Enhanced Security Measures at Illinois State Fair Ensure Safe Experience for All

Attendees of this year’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield will notice heightened security precautions at all Grandstand entrances. New measures include walk-through metal detectors and thorough bag checks. Prohibited items feature firearms, weapons, drones, illegal substances, and large bags of any kind. Organizers emphasize ...
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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Enhance School Safety and Community Well-Being

Congressmen Eric Sorensen and Zach Nunn are reintroducing the Safe Schools and Communities Act, a bipartisan effort to bolster school safety across the country. The proposed legislation establishes competitive grants for school districts—administered by the Department of Education—to address issues such as human trafficking, ...
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Chicago mayor now open to video gambling after lawmakers express frustration

(The Center Square) – After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s now open to the idea. ...
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Republicans target China as security threat to U.S. real estate, schools, farmland

(The Center Square) – With the southern border crisis largely eliminated, Republicans and the Trump administration are setting their sights on China as the next major threat to U.S. domestic security. ...
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Illinois lawmakers among highest paid in country, double national average

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers now earn the fourth highest pay rate in the country at $128,000 annually, or more than double the national average. With their latest ...
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Illinois quick hits: Man arrested by U.S. Marshals; state 27th most dangerous for drunk driving crashes

Man arrested by U.S. Marshals U.S. Marshals have arrested a man released under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act after he was accused of trying to kill two Chicago police officers. ...
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