Pritzker says head tax signals employers to not hire

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has reiterated his opposition to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to impose a monthly head tax on employers.

40 additional briefs filed in SCOTUS case challenging state and local gun bans

(The Center Square) – New amicus briefs are in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case challenging gun and magazine bans in Illinois and Connecticut.

Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-suburban school board president indicted in fraud scheme

(The Center Square) – The former president of the East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education is charged with three counts of fraud in an alleged kickback scheme.

House Judiciary report accuses NYC DAs of downgrading charges to protect illegal immigrants from deportation

Letitia James, Melinda Katz and Eric Gonzalez faced pointed questions about a House Judiciary Committee report on immigration-safe plea deals.

Mysterious freezer failures at US military bases trigger federal investigation

Army investigators are probing whether a cyberattack caused mysterious freezer failures that spoiled food at U.S. military bases and may be linked to similar incidents in France.

Judge grills AG’s office in Cornell sex assault case as ex-frat bro’s lawyer demands ouster over alleged bias

Defense attorneys argue Letitia James' social media posts show pre-existing bias in the reopened Cornell University gang rape criminal investigation.

Pritzker has vetoed fewer than 1% of bills since taking office

Governors in other states with one-party rule use the power more frequently.

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Chicago Teachers Union takes position on 59 bills, gets its way on 24

The union had a 40% success rate on bills it lobbied on during the 104th Illinois General Assembly.

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Voter guide: Chicago school board president

Chicagoans will determine who’s on the first fully elected Chicago Board of Education.

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Chicago haunted houses face rules for Halloween scares

The venues must follow city fire safety guidelines, including limits on maze visitors and a ban on candles.

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