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Pritzker signs law establishing rules for electronic bikes, scooters

Pritzker signs law establishing rules for electronic bikes, scooters

New rules governing who can use electronic bikes and scooters, including where and how fast they go, will go into effect next year following Gov. JB Pritzker’s signature on Wednesday.

 
Settlement in West Chicago mayor’s greenhouse dispute hinges on non-disparagement clause

Settlement in West Chicago mayor’s greenhouse dispute hinges on non-disparagement clause

West Chicago Mayor Daniel Bovey could resolve his yearslong legal battle with the city over a greenhouse he built if both sides can agree on what they can say about the matter once it’s resolved.

 
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‘Our contingency plans have contingency plans’: Officials preparing for potential changes ahead of Election Day

‘Our contingency plans have contingency plans’: Officials preparing for potential changes ahead of Election Day

Suburban election officials insist a U.S. Supreme Court decision that preliminarily approves President Donald Trump’s order restricting mail-in voting isn’t affecting their plans for the Nov. 3 midterms.

 
Former Mundelein trustee charged with DUI days after resigning

Former Mundelein trustee charged with DUI days after resigning

A Mundelein trustee who resigned last week was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol days later.

 
Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education

Pritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois education

In appearances during the Illinois State Fair, Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger Darren Bailey offered different visions for how to improve public education in Illinois.

 
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The $6 billion plan that would give the suburbs control over supplying Lake Michigan water

The $6 billion plan that would give the suburbs control over supplying Lake Michigan water

DuPage and Cook county leaders announced details of a seismic project Monday that will put control of supplying Lake Michigan water into suburban hands. Not so fast, city officials said.

 
Most Cook County homeowners to see taxes rise again, treasurer says

Most Cook County homeowners to see taxes rise again, treasurer says

Cook County property taxes are going up again for the vast majority of homeowners and business operators who will finally get their bills next month after another round of delays.

 
Data centers near O’Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

Data centers near O’Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

More than a dozen data centers near O’Hare International Airport are receiving tens of millions of dollars in local property tax breaks this year, shifting the financial burden onto suburban homeowners even as local leaders tout the benefits of the explosive industry amid growing public backlash.

 
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With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker

With Trump barely mentioned, Illinois Republicans focus on common enemy: Pritzker

President Donald Trump has been the dominant political force within the Republican Party for more than a decade, but he was barely mentioned by party leaders at Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on Thursday. Instead, the GOP candidates were laser focused on Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats who hold all statewide offices and supermajorities in the General Assembly.

 
Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms

Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections.

 

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