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First round of Evanston reparations to fund housing
(The Center Square) – An Illinois city has become the first to offer reparations to Black residents.
The city of Evanston, a suburb of Chicago,...
Perfect storm of factors drives up Illinois’ farmland values
(The Center Square) – The values of Illinois' agricultural lands are increasing, as is optimism.
Appraisers first noticed the uptick late last year with Class...
Protection from COVID-19 lawsuits in the works for Illinois businesses
(The Center Square) – Protection from COVID-19 related lawsuits may be on the way for Illinois businesses through House Bill 3003.
Known as the COVID-19...
New tick found in Illinois could make people sick
(The Center Square) – The Gulf Coast tick, an arachnid known to carry an unpleasant pathogen, may be taking up residence in Illinois.
Typically found in...
Illinois, Michigan join forces to stop Asian carp invasion
(The Center Square) – Illinois and Michigan joined forces to stop the Asian carp species from invading the Great Lakes.
Michigan made $8 million available...
Some utility companies volunteer winter moratoriums on disconnections in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Several Illinois-regulated utility companies volunteered extra protection for vulnerable residents this year.
Ameren Illinois, ComEd, Liberty Utilities, Nicor, North Shore and...