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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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O’Hare Flyer ‘not seeking government subsidies’

The service would provide 15-minute rides on continuous rail between O’Hare’s Terminal 2 and a downtown station near the Old Post Office, at a cost “significantly less” than a rideshare or taxi. #o'hare #rail #centersquare

Deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies in first year of sentence

The former deputy was diagnosed with colon cancer prior to the shooting, which his lawyer said upon his sentencing hearing in January had advanced to stage 4 and spread to both his liver and lungs. #centersquare #deputy

Pritzker, Bailey face campaign finance questions at state fair

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who trails far behind Pritzker in fundraising, said Thursday Pritzker’s billionaire status can only help him so much. #centersquare #statefair #finance

Locals protest, Pritzker defends mental health changes

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

Chicago’s $12.5 million rat control ‘unlikely’ to work

OIG chief performance analyst Kevin Smith told The Center Square that the rat abatement program’s primary approach is responding to complaints or rat sightings by applying poison in burrows. #centersquare #rat #budget

Grocery store closures reignite debate over taxpayer-funded food access

The stores, operated by Yellow Banana, closed after Save A Lot ended its operating agreement with the company, citing financial challenges that included a sharp decline in SNAP purchases. #grocery #food #centersquare

Parental rights concerns raised after Illinois expands minors’ access to birth control

Supporters say the law expands access to reproductive health care for teens, while opponents argue parents should be involved in those decisions. #parentalrights #brithcontrol #centersquare

Speaker’s response to staffer assault complaint draws questions on his own conduct

The staffer, a previous intern for the speaker, also shared evidence of Welch interacting with her on social media in ways that made her feel uncomfortable, such as responding to her photos with heart-eyed emojis. #staffer #complaint #centersquare

Group behind tariff challenge calls Pritzker’s refund check demand irrational

The Liberty Justice Center sued the federal government alongside small businesses, arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The group won their lawsuit Feb 20. #jbpritzker #tariffs #centersquare

Illinois may bring early warning of toll costs ahead of proposed rate hike

He told The Center Square he wanted to bring the measure forward because drivers often aren’t made aware of the actual cost of a toll until it's too late to turn around. #centersquare #tollways #driving

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