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Governor Pritzker says the DHS Secretary threat of removing customs agents will hurt Chicago's economy.
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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.
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The proposal faces opposition due to environmental concerns, but also has proponents that say it will bring jobs and revenue for the county.
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The union says the university is not making faculty at UIS a priority.
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The union says after months of negotiations little progress has been made on issues like salary.
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The Illinois State Police warn its aging fleet of cars could take 18 years to replace | First ListenCapitol News Illinois reports more than 1,000 vehicles have exceeded their lifetimes.
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First Listen for March 31, 2026.