Pritzker, IBM unveil quantum computer fueled by state taxpayers

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new quantum computer in Chicago will bring jobs to Illinois, after state taxpayers provided $25 million for the project.

CPS, schools statewide want more taxpayer funds from legislature

(The Center Square) – Despite the state’s increased funding to public school districts in the budget, school districts want state lawmakers to find more taxpayer money to fund their operations.

Illinois Quick Hits: Feds say Ammons charges shouldn't be dismissed

(The Center Square) – In response to a motion filed by the lawyers of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, calling for the dismissal of her charges related to an alleged kickback scheme siphoning taxpayer funds directed to nonprofits in her…

Secret Service arrests armed Venezuelan migrant near White House over alleged Trump assassination threat

Secret Service officers arrested a Venezuelan migrant in Washington, D.C., after finding firearms in a stolen vehicle and hearing an alleged threat against President Donald Trump.

MICHAEL RUIZ: California prosecutors revolt after Newsom orders state's worst killers off death row

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's blanket clemency for 548 death row inmates draws outrage from prosecutors, including in the Gabriel Fernandez case.

Florida Learjet crash investigators dig up engine piece after pilots warned of rough weather ahead

NTSB crews recovered part of an engine from the Learjet 60 crash site in Greenacres, Florida, as the probe focuses on icing and turbulence reports.

Illinois voters approve $1.63 billion in local bond debt

19 of 27 bond issues on ballots statewide passed.

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Illinois voters reject over 60% of direct tax increases on the ballot

35 questions authorizing new taxes or tax increases failed.

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Do Opportunity Zones lift up lower-income residents?

The evidence shows the program attracts money and erects buildings more reliably than it lifts the people already living there, and it’s performed especially unimpressively in Illinois.

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How Illinois and Chicago can improve the climate for starting a business

The state ranked 45th last year for entrepreneurship. Several moves could reduce barriers.

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