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Illinois Department of Revenue Warns Residents of Potential Tax Pitfalls in Out-of-State Car Purchases
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Illinois Department of Revenue Warns Residents of Potential Tax Pitfalls in Out-of-State Car Purchases

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Jul 17, 2025

Illinois' IDOR warns residents of potential vehicle use tax when bringing cars purchased out-of-state, advising them to ensure dealers understand Illinois tax laws to avoid unnecessary costs.

$150 Million Industrial Revamp Planned for Chicago's Ford City Mall with Promise of 400 Jobs
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$150 Million Industrial Revamp Planned for Chicago's Ford City Mall with Promise of 400 Jobs

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Jul 17, 2025

A $150 million plan aims to transform Chicago's Ford City Mall into an industrial campus, offering over 400 jobs and featuring four new buildings. The current owner, Namdar Realty Group, and developer, Bridge Industrial, have yet to comment.

Gilead Sciences Inc. Agrees to $202 Million Settlement Over Kickbacks, Illinois Leads Charge with Multi-State Coalition
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Gilead Sciences Inc. Agrees to $202 Million Settlement Over Kickbacks, Illinois Leads Charge with Multi-State Coalition

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Jul 16, 2025

Gilead Sciences Inc. settled for $202 million over illegal kickbacks for HIV drug prescriptions, following Attorney General Raoul's lead with a multi-state coalition.

Chicago Police Issue Warning Amid String of Violent Late-Night Robberies in River North
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Chicago Police Issue Warning Amid String of Violent Late-Night Robberies in River North

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Jul 16, 2025

Chicago police have issued warnings about recent late-night robberies targeting inebriated individuals in the River North district, with assailants robbing and assaulting victims.

Illinois State Treasurer Returns Record-Breaking $303.8 Million through I-CASH Program to Beneficiaries and Businesses
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Illinois State Treasurer Returns Record-Breaking $303.8 Million through I-CASH Program to Beneficiaries and Businesses

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Jul 16, 2025

Illinois State Treasurer Frerichs announced the return of $303.8 million in unclaimed assets to nearly 312,000 claimants through the I-CASH program in FY 2025, including a $200,000 contribution to the Orphans of the Storm animal shelter.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Leading Wire Fraud Scheme, Ordered to Pay Restitution
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Chicago Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Leading Wire Fraud Scheme, Ordered to Pay Restitution

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Jul 16, 2025

Chicago man Damone J. Scott, 24, is sentenced to 46 months in prison for wire fraud, with a restitution order of $13,325, after pleading guilty to the charge.

Chicago Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in South Side Woman's Death
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Chicago Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in South Side Woman's Death

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Jul 16, 2025

A 30-year-old Chicago man was charged with first-degree murder after a woman's body was found. His arrest followed cooperative efforts by Chicago PD and the U.S. Marshals.

SWAT Team Responds to Suspected Gunfire in Chicago's Chatham Neighborhood; No Injuries or Arrests Made
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SWAT Team Responds to Suspected Gunfire in Chicago's Chatham Neighborhood; No Injuries or Arrests Made

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Jul 15, 2025

A domestic dispute led to suspected gunfire and a SWAT response in Chicago's Chatham area, but the house was found empty with no injuries or arrests made.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Announces $7M Boost for Tech Incubators to Spur Innovation and Economic Growth
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Announces $7M Boost for Tech Incubators to Spur Innovation and Economic Growth

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Jul 15, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces a $7 million investment to support tech incubators, aiming to foster innovation and boost the state economy through the Tech Incubator Enhancement Grant Program.

Schools in Crisis: California, Illinois, and 23 States Sue Trump Administration Over Blocked $6.8 Billion Educational Grant
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Schools in Crisis: California, Illinois, and 23 States Sue Trump Administration Over Blocked $6.8 Billion Educational Grant

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Jul 15, 2025

The Trump administration's decision to freeze $6.8 billion in education funds prompted a lawsuit led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other states.

Teen Charged With Aggravated Domestic Battery in South Austin Stabbing; Woman in Critical Condition
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Teen Charged With Aggravated Domestic Battery in South Austin Stabbing; Woman in Critical Condition

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Jul 15, 2025

A 16-year-old boy is accused of stabbing a 31-year-old woman in South Austin, leaving her critically injured; he is charged with aggravated domestic battery.

Chicago Police Seek Help Finding Missing Woman Daniela Antonio-Rodriguez, Last Seen on S. Spaulding
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Chicago Police Seek Help Finding Missing Woman Daniela Antonio-Rodriguez, Last Seen on S. Spaulding

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Jul 15, 2025

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Daniela Antonio-Rodriguez, a 42-year-old with schizophrenia, last seen on S. Spaulding, wearing a Cubs cap, black shorts, and purple Adidas shoes.

Former ComEd Lobbyist John Hooker Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Role in Illinois Bribery Scheme
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Former ComEd Lobbyist John Hooker Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Role in Illinois Bribery Scheme

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Jul 14, 2025

Former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker has received an 18-month prison sentence for his role in a bribery scheme aimed at influencing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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