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Illinois quick hits: Court rejects lawsuit against Texas Democrats; no charges for police
Court rejects lawsuit against Texas Democrats …
Illinois judge rejects Texas legislature lawsuit over absconding Dems
(The Center Square) – An Illinois judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas against 33 House…
Illinois quick hits: Human trafficking law signed; Mercyhealth to pay for COVID vaccine discrimination
Human trafficking law signed Gov.…
WATCH: Nearly 400 people become U.S. citizens at Illinois State Fair
(The Center Square) – Nearly 400 people from more than 70 different countries became naturalized U.S. citizens Wednesday at the…
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker sends bill back to legislature; cannabis loans announced
Pritzker sends bill back to legislature …
Dem, GOP candidates begin signature-gathering for 2026
(The Center Square) – Political candidates have begun gathering signatures on their nominating petitions for Illinois’ primary elections next March. …
WATCH: Legislators urge return to capitol to deal with increasing Illinois energy costs
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are demanding that state legislators return to the capitol to deal with soaring energy…
Illinois in focus: DHS announces new facility; NFIB urges veto of regulations; minority scholarship lawsuit moves forward
DHS announces new facility U.S.…
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 8th, 2025
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop covers the…
Legislator urges leaders to focus on relief for Illinois’ high property taxes
(The Center Square) – With Illinois now being home to the highest property tax rates in the country, state Rep.…
Texas House, Illinois state senator sue 33 AWOL Democrats in Illinois court
(The Center Square) – The Texas House of Representatives has sued 33 House Democrats who absconded to Illinois to prevent…
WATCH: Democrat state redistricting efforts created unfair advantages, lawmaker says
(The Center Square) – While Democratic lawmakers from California to New York have threatened to redistrict in response to Texas'…