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Illinoisans can nominate and choose coolest products made in the state

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - February 17, 2025

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has launched its sixth annual “Makers Madness” bracket-style contest to determine the top product manufactured across the state. Any product that is manufactured in Illinois can be nominated for the tournament. #products

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Chicago pays millions in 2024 to settle police misconduct suits

Glenn Minnis | The Center Square - February 16, 2025

“The level and the number of payouts that Chicago taxpayers underwrite each year for officer misconduct, officer abuse, officers breaking protocol really reflects the fact that we need to make an investment in the city in reforming police training and accountability,” Yohnka told The Center Square. “ #lawsuit

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Madigan guilty verdicts ‘victory for justice, accountability’

Greg Bishop | The Center Square - February 12, 2025

After a more than four-month-long trial, and two weeks of jury deliberations, Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts involving conspiracy and bribery with ComEd and counts of wire fraud around a state board appointment. No sentencing date has been scheduled. #verdict

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Challenges to Illinois’ pending interchange law continue to play out in court

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - February 9, 2025

The law prohibits a credit card holder’s bank from charging or receiving interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. It is scheduled to go into effect July 1. #fees

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Pritzker celebrates ‘report card,’ but lawmaker says there’s no reason to

Catrina Peterson | The Center Square - February 2, 2025

Dabrowski said Illinois’ 8th grade students outperforming national averages in both reading and math on “the nation’s report card” is not the metric to be looking at. #reportcard

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Suburban Chicago Businessman Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Bank Fraud

Silence DoGood - February 2, 2025

Schiff, 50, of Riverwoods, Ill., pleaded guilty in 2023 to a federal bank fraud charge. In addition to the prison sentence, U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland on Jan. 16, 2025, ordered Schiff to pay $2,955,954 in restitution. #fraud

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Illinois scientists develop sustainable fuel additive from plastic waste

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - January 30, 2025

Research scientist Hong Lu’s team at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center produced ethylbenzene, a key SAF additive, from recycled polystyrene. #fuel

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Appeals court to answer whether noncitizens have Second Amendment rights

Silence DoGood - January 26, 2025

The case USA v. Heriberto Carbajal-Flores centers around Flores’ arrest in Chicago for having a firearm. Representing the federal government, Margaret Steindorf said Flores’ immigration status is important. #rights

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