Manufacturers oppose Chicago heat protection ordinance

(The Center Square) – A Chicago alderwoman says she will not give up the fight for workplace heat protection mandates on employers, despite opposition from Illinois manufacturers who say the measure would make it more difficult to do business in…

Largest steel plant in U.S. history coming to Iowa

(The Center Square) – The largest steel plant in U.S. history is coming to Iowa, the White House announced Monday.

Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-mayor, trustees among 11 charged in Ford Heights sting

(The Center Square) – A former mayor and elected officials from Ford Heights are among 11 people charged in connection with a scheme to illegally use municipal funds on personal vacations at casinos.

DHS send ominous warning as migrant caravan heads toward US-Mexico border from Honduras

A Honduran migrant caravan numbered in the hundreds has crossed into Mexico and is moving north as DHS warns the days of catch and release are over.

WATCH: NYPD bodycam captures tense standoff after Bank of America exec fatally stabbed in Times Square

Body camera footage captures NYPD officers spending four minutes pleading with Pamela Cisneros to drop her knives before the fatal Times Square shooting.

Lindsay Clancy's push to investigate holdout juror could be paused as defense, prosecutors agree to adjourn

Kevin Reddington's motion to investigate holdout juror Michael Desronvil in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial may not be on the agenda at key status conference Tuesday.

What to know about flock cameras in Illinois

Many want better safeguards in the use of the law enforcement tool.

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Chicago City Council set to approve $2.53 billion sale of parking meter lease

Aldermen say the added revenue will go to pensions, but it’s not nearly enough.

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Federal tax credit program could benefit Illinois students with disabilities

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, could help students access funds for special-needs education services.

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Chicago Public Schools loses 11,500 students in largest decline since pandemic

Enrollment has dropped by 20% over the past 10 years.

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