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Illinois among worst states for voter representation, report finds
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Illinois is one of the worst states in the country for representation on Election Day.
A...
Dollar stores expand throughout rural Illinois
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – With online shopping and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, “brick-and-mortar” stores in Illinois are struggling to...
Businesses across the state continue to struggle amid COVID-19 restrictions
By Scot Bertram | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – A northern Illinois city is trying to help its local businesses stay afloat following additional...
Illinois prepares for earthquake preparedness drill
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans are being asked to participate in the world’s largest earthquake drill next week.
“Shakeout” is...
Pritzker says feds should help bars, restaurants
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Bars and restaurants throughout Illinois continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the state-imposed...
IDNR, other agencies look to help monarch butterflies, other pollinators
By Scot Bertram | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – State officials are taking steps to help protect the habitat of monarch butterflies and other...