Pritzker sets May 11 as end to Illinois’ COVID-19 disaster proclamations

(The Center Square) – Now that the end of disaster proclamations in Illinois has been announced, a nonprofit is calling for changes in executive powers.

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Illinois AG to request expedited review of gun ban challenge upheld by appellate court

(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois is expected to ask for an expedited review by the Illinois Supreme Court after a temporary restraining order was upheld Tuesday against Illinois’ gun ban on behalf of 866 plaintiffs who sued in Effingham County.

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BREAKING: Temporary restraining order against Illinois’ gun ban upheld by appellate court

(The Center Square) – The temporary restraining order against Illinois’ gun ban issued by an Effingham County judge has been upheld by the Fifth District Appellate Court of Illinois.

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Gas prices are up 40 cents this month, an unusual jump for January. Here’s what to expect in the months ahead.

Normally, prices at the gas pump drift lower during the dead of winter as lousy weather keeps Americans off the roads. But something unusual is happening this year: Gas prices are rocketing higher.

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Republicans seek broader TikTok ban

(The Center square) – A bill introduced by a pair of Republican lawmakers seeks a broader ban on the use of the social media platform TikTok in the U.S.

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More sheriffs speak out against Illinois’ gun ban

(The Center Square) – More downstate Illinois sheriffs stand by their statements that they will not enforce the state’s gun and magazine ban.

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Illinois Democrats urging county sheriff to enforce gun ban

(The Center Square) – While dozens of sheriffs have said they won’t enforce Illinois’ gun ban, Democrats in DuPage County placed their focus on one.

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Separate challenges against Illinois’ gun ban progressing

(The Center Square) – Lawsuits brought against Illinois’ new gun ban are working their way through the judicial process.

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Pritzker flips on support of local control over wind farm siting decisions

(The Center Square) – A bill that strips local control from county governments regarding zoning matters on wind and solar energy appears to be close to becoming law.

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With ruling in Illinois gun ban challenge expected, both sides express confidence

(The Center Square) – With a ruling on a temporary restraining order against Illinois’ gun ban expected before the end of the day Friday, each side of the issue says they’re confident they’ll prevail.

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