Governor Pritzker says the DHS Secretary threat of removing customs agents will hurt Chicago's economy.

Four council members who had supported a data center project lost their re-election bids.

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Opponents of the project, as well as proponents, packed the BOS Center to make their voices heard.

The proposal faces opposition due to environmental concerns, but also has proponents that say it will bring jobs and revenue for the county.

The union says the university is not making faculty at UIS a priority.

The union says after months of negotiations little progress has been made on issues like salary.

Capitol News Illinois reports more than 1,000 vehicles have exceeded their lifetimes.

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