Johnson, municipal leaders statewide clash with Pritzker over local funding cuts
(The Center Square) – Mayors and municipalities across Illinois have called on Gov. JB Pritzker to reverse course on local government state funding decreases.
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Illinois bill would force employers to pay employees regular wages for jury duty
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate is considering legislation that would force employers to pay employees regular wages while they serve on a...
Midwest takes brunt of rising gas prices
(The Center Square) – Midwestern states, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan in particular, were hit harder in the past week by rising gasoline prices, according...
House GOP says Dems ignoring ‘realistic’ property tax relief plans
(The Center Square) – As the clock continues to tick toward the end of the legislative session in Springfield, Republican lawmakers are calling on...
Illinois Quick Hits: State rep says megaprojects bill usable for Chicago
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, says his megaprojects legislation is a directly usable tool for the city of Chicago.
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