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The enforcement period ran from March 13 through 6 a.m. on March 23 and focused on impaired driving, seat belt compliance, speeding, and distracted driving. #duoagecounty #results

“We are fully committed to the success of these projects, and we will take every step necessary to ensure that they move forward,” said CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen in a statement. #cta #lawsuit #projects

Deering emphasized that Illinois families already shoulder some of the nation’s highest property taxes, much of which goes toward funding education. #scholarships #taxcredits #students

The legislation would require all law enforcement agencies in Illinois to implement clear and confidential mental health leave policies. #mentalhealth #legislation #police

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