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Illinois in Focus: Data Centers, Elections, and Immigration Debates: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Illinois tackles rising utility bills from data centers, finalizes Will County election results, and debates immigration actions in Cook County.

In this month’s state supreme court vacancy update, Zenger News tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and new justices taking office from November 1 to November 30, 2023. Zenger News tracks court vacancies in all 52 a href=https://ballotpedia.org/State_supreme_courtsstate supreme courts/a. PHOTO BY ANNA SULLIVAN/UNSPLASH

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Supreme Court Ruling, Measles Case, and Weather Shifts: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Ondrea P. SeoulFebruary 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Chicago Bears celebrate playoff victory at Soldier Field.

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Illinois Faces Shutdown Threat, Bears Deal, and Data Center Debate: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Metalle TagnerFebruary 14, 2026February 14, 2026

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Protests, Policing, and Property Taxes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordNovember 14, 2025December 20, 2025