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The ABC7 I-Team has learned Illinois Governor JB Pritzker will sign the "Squatter Bill" into law. Samantha Chatman has reported on Chicago squatting.
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will continue to provide services for LGBTQIA+ youth in Illinois after ...
Illinois’ population of young people is dwindling, an editorial from the Chicago Tribune warned. “A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential — not just economically, but in civic ...
Yes, the U.S. population is aging overall — but Illinois is aging faster than most. That’s true for several reasons. First, outmigration, particularly of younger people and families. Illinois ...
Illinois Gov. Jay Pritzker has signed a bill that will establish a broad new framework for pharmacy benefit manager regulation in Illinois.
From wage hikes to school policy changes, dozens of new Illinois laws take effect July 1. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable ones.
The iconic Arch has stood over St. Louis for decades, but now the question is, could the park grounds eventually spread to Illinois?
ST. LOUIS — The nonprofit conservancy for the Gateway Arch National Park envisions the park grounds one day expanding to Illinois, its leader said this week. An expansion into Illinois would ...
Riley, the 2024-25 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, was selected by the Wizards with the No. 21 overall pick ...
For the first time in more than a decade, Illinois is increasing the tax rate for most tobacco products, jumping from 36% to 45%.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.