Illinois Quick Hits: Alleged Sinaloa boss indicted
(The Center Square) – A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged Sinaloa Cartel boss on drug, firearm and material support of...
WATCH: Pritzker denies flying with Epstein
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he never met Jeffery Epstein and was never on a plane with the late sex...
Reported debt deal, credit downgrades may add to Chicago budget woes
(The Center Square) – Chicago taxpayers may face higher costs if the city follows through with a reported bond deal.
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Coroners warn bill renaming fentanyl overdoses could distort death certificates
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers want to rebrand fentanyl deaths as “poisoning” instead of “overdose,” but coroners say the change would force them...
Lobbyist: Passenger rail planning bill has no fiscal impact this year
(The Center Square) – Rail planning advocates say there would be no immediate fiscal impact if lawmakers pass legislation laying the groundwork for more...