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The site sits just north of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and near the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center, making it a prime location for commercial redevelopment. #southbarrington #allstate #development

Organizers describe the initiative as one of the most expansive efforts to ensure Illinois’ role in the semiquincentennial celebration is inclusive and representative of communities statewide. #anniversary #stories

The report evaluates participation across state agencies, boards, commissions, and public universities subject to the BEP Act. #spending #diverse

The measure would explicitly ban the use of those metrics as a substitute for quotas and prohibit municipalities from comparing officers based on citation counts. #bill #police

According to court documents, Thrash’s refusal to comply with the directive resulted in his termination from his position as township maintenance manager. The lawsuit claims this action was retaliatory in nature. #oped #thorntontownship #settlement

IDOC Launches “Journey to Success” Educational Portal for Incarcerated Individuals (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has introduced a new digital...

Illinois gun owners plan rally in wake of Supreme Court order (via The Center Square) – The Illinois State Rifle Association says gun owners...

Davis said the measure is designed to tackle ongoing staffing shortages while opening the door for younger adults seeking alternatives to college. #firefighter #bill

Illinois housing affordability efforts pit tax cuts against new spending (via The Center Square) – As homeownership may be growing out of reach for...

Op-Ed: ComEd’s $15.3 Billion Grid Plan Once Again Puts Illinois Families on the Hook for Higher Bills - It’s no secret that electricity costs...