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Chicago has emerged as a major production center, now ranking as the third-best large U.S. city for film industry workers. The state continues to host high-profile productions, including NBC’s “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” and “Chicago P.D.,” as well as acclaimed series like “The Bear” and “The Chi.” #film #production #chicago

Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Chicago Public Schools ranks third in the nation in total number of National Board Certified Teachers, with nearly 3,000 educators holding the credential. #education #teachers #certified

In a statement, the Illinois Freedom Caucus said Higgins’ victory shows that Republican voters are prioritizing issues such as lower taxes, fiscal responsibility and parental rights. #primary #freedomcaucus #victory

Their endorsements focus on candidates they say are committed to passing what they describe as “common sense” gun safety measures. #gunsafety #primary #election

Critics point to financial data suggesting 340B-participating hospitals in Illinois report significantly higher average patient revenues than non-participating hospitals. #drug #proposals #critics

The campaign highlighted its reliance on volunteers and neighborhood-level outreach, including door-to-door canvassing and mutual aid efforts aimed at assisting residents in need. #democrat #victory #election

Stratton, who currently serves as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, is expected to center her general election campaign on economic issues and what her campaign describes as protecting democratic institutions. #senate #primary #election

“With Trump-aligned super PACs spending millions of dollars to buy this and other seats across Illinois, every voter should be deeply concerned.” #primary #pac #spending

The state’s tax filing deadline remains Wednesday, April 15, and IDOR recommends that taxpayers mail returns earlier than usual to ensure they arrive on time. #taxes #postal #filings