Pritzker pitches policy playbook for Democrat-controlled Congress

(The Center Square) – Following the Democrats’ capture of a Congressional majority, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling on the new class and existing Democrats to take on a package of more than 200 policies he says will benefit Illinois…

Illinois Quick Hits: Dems plan to end 'tariff taxes'

(The Center Square) – Incumbent Illinois members of Congress held their seats in Tuesday’s elections, and Democrats kept control of every district where there was no incumbent on the ballot.

Democrats expand legislative supermajority

(The Center Square) – Races to represent districts around Illinois in Springfield for the 105th Illinois General Assembly saw some shakeups, with Democrats flipping several seats.

Ted Cruz delivers scathing assessment after far-left Dems sweep midterms and more top headlines

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17 years after Fort Hood massacre, victims' families grapple with gunman's looming execution

Three families of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting victims share how they've navigated grief as Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution nears on Dec. 3.

Timeline of Learjet crash that killed Austin family traces final minutes from takeoff to Florida plunge

Air traffic control audio captures the doomed Learjet crew's final words before the fatal crash in Greenacres, Florida, after icing and turbulence.

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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Update: 4 Illinois counties reject an extra sales tax for schools

Property taxes haven’t declined when the extra County School Facility Occupation Tax was added.

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Update: Chicagoans favor a new venue for festivals and concerts

City voters favor building a permanent space for big events.

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Update: Aurora voters give themselves ability to recall mayor

A binding referendum question passed.

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