U.S. Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of Cook County’s assault weapons ban
Arguments are expected to be heard in the fall.
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Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
Gambling addiction has one of the highest rates of suicide, yet few resources exist for treatment.
Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Bears bill despite goal line push
Despite a Hail Mary heave from the Illinois Senate in the final hours of the spring legislative session, state lawmakers ...
Property tax debt sale reform will allow homeowners to keep more of their equity
With this bill, Illinois is the last state to come into compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court decision.
Mendoza wants lawmakers to restrict use of TIF funds
Mendoza wants to limit how often local governments can access TIF surplus funds for operational expenses
Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses
A Cook County judge has set a mid-May ruling after lengthy arguments Friday for and against appointing a special prosecutor ...
Officials, advocates warn ICE targeting Cook County domestic violence courthouse
Since late February, ICE agents have made at least three arrests near Cook County courthouses, an apparent violation of a ...
Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to state gun restriction
Illinois high court hears challenge to state law prohibiting nonviolent felons from possessing firearms.
How much public and private money is powering Chicago’s quantum push?
More than $1 billion has been committed since the site was announced in 2024.
Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time
The four GOP candidates for governor were on the stage together for the first time
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