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Writing at Illinois News Network
A new municipal ID designed primarily for illegal immigrants will be accepted in Chicago as a valid form of identification to register to vote. A Republican state House member is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to step down. An Illinois lawmaker wants to lower the age at which children can be left home alone. Continue reading
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Cook County Braces For Beverage Tax
A penny-per-ounce tax on a wide variety of drinks is set to take effect in Cook County on Saturday. Retailers, looking at a similar failing measure in Philly, are fearful of consequences. I write about it for Illinois News Network. Continue reading
