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Aldermen oppose Chicago mayor’s ‘punishing’ head tax proposal
(THE CENTer SQUAre) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he wants corporations to pay more in taxes, but with some…
Estimated power demand will outstrip supply by 2032
(The Center Square) – The impact on electricity demand from a growing number of data centers is a recurring point…
Illinois approves $1.5B transit package, funding for long-delayed projects
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit package, including long-delayed Moline-to-Chicago rail, hailed by Democrats as…
Illinois quick hits: State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations; Tax Foundation says mayor’s proposal would hinder employment;
State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations …
Judge bars ICE from acting against ‘protestors,’ ‘rapid response’ activists
A Chicago federal judge has barred federal agents from U.S. Border Patrol and ICE from conducting crowd control actions anywhere…
Report: IL public schools show low academic proficiency, higher taxpayer funding
(The CEnter Square) – The latest education statistics indicate stagnant proficiency for public school students in Illinois, despite dramatic increases…
Union Pacific to ask appeals court for biometrics lawsuit exemption
Though he has said he believes the company's position would lead to legally "absurd" results, a federal judge will still…
Illinois quick hits: Notices of affected flights; injunction issued over ICE force
Notices of affected flights Chicago-based…
Pritzker watching redistricting debate as GOP grapples with filibuster
(The Center Square) – In the aftermath of Tuesday’s elections in other parts of the country, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker…
Chicago mayor: IL legislature has ‘more work to do’ on tax increases
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to see more tax increases from the Illinois General Assembly, but…
Chicago pension, debt services costs among highest in country
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s budget has grown by nearly 40% since 2019 with the biggest increased expenditure going toward…
Illinois quick hits: DHS ordered to address ICE facility conditions; Garcia explains retirement decision
DHS ordered to address ICE facility conditions …