Illinois
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Sheriff says taxpayers owed safety on public transit
(The Center Square) – Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says crime is down on Chicago-area public transit, but the people…
Illinois Quick Hits: Four indicted in connection with mine fire
(The Center Square) – Four people are facing federal charges in connection with a Franklin County mine fire that occurred…
Locals protest, Pritzker defends mental health changes
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois is getting away from mass mental health facilities and moving developmentally…
Investigating committee waits on U.S. attorney before Ammons fact-finding starts
(The Center Square) – An Illinois House of Representatives committee decided it will move forward with an investigation into a…
Parental rights concerns raised after Illinois expands minors’ access to birth control
(The Center Square) – An Illinois conservative advocacy group is criticizing a new state law that allows minors to obtain…
Illinois lawmaker, police officer says CTA anti-violence signs not enough
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker who also serves as a police officer says Chicago's new campaign posting signs…
Investigation report into former rep’s sexual harassment released
(The Center Square) – After months of investigation and leadership discussions, an investigative report on a former Illinois state lawmaker…
Illinois Quick Hits: Sonya Massey killer denied medical release
(The Center Square) – Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in her Springfield…
Ammons investigating committee member says work to be timely
(The Center Square) – A member of the recently created Illinois House Special Investigating Committee to look at federal charges…
Chicago schools count on $435M in unrealized taxes to balance budget
(The Center Square) – Chicago Public Schools narrowly passed its budget for the coming school year, despite relying on money…
Illinois Quick Hits: One-time SNAP replacement program starts operation
(The Center Square) – Signed into law in the spring, a program known as Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger,…
Lawmaker says pet custody law could burden courts, undermine marriage
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker who opposed the state's new pet custody law says the measure could create…