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Privacy Fight: A federal judge tossed a class action accusing Meta and California food banks of violating state privacy law via Pixel tracking on bank websites, rejecting claims that the tool improperly exposed users’ data. Local Governance: Peoria Unified’s superintendent shakeup continues as the district prepares to pivot again for an interim leader after a planned interim superintendent backed out. Public Safety: Lee County’s “Click It or Ticket” seat-belt crackdown is underway through Memorial Day, with high-visibility enforcement aimed at reducing unrestrained fatalities. Immigration: A Chicago high school senior and his mother remain in ICE detention in Kentucky as attorneys and supporters push for release. Courts & Corruption: A Madigan-related ruling may give the U.S. Supreme Court a fresh test for bribery cases. Energy Costs: Consumer groups are pressing the Illinois Commerce Commission to cut Nicor Gas’s proposed $220.8M rate hike, arguing the utility’s spending estimates are inflated.

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Peoria Unified does about face, prepares to choose alternative as interim superintendent

Peoria Unified does about face, prepares to choose alternative as interim superintendent

Chicago aims to be the last stop on the road for El Chapo's drug cartel

Chicago aims to be the last stop on the road for El Chapo's drug cartel

Peoria School Board to Replace Superintendent With HR Chief In Wake of Alleged Teacher Predator Coverup

Peoria School Board to Replace Superintendent With HR Chief In Wake of Alleged Teacher Predator Coverup

Peoria Unified raises fees as part of budget stabilization

Peoria Unified raises fees as part of budget stabilization

Johnson’s office counters Pritzker claim Chicago mayor ‘has no plan’ to keep Bears

Johnson’s office counters Pritzker claim Chicago mayor ‘has no plan’ to keep Bears

28 lawyers with active licenses in cities within Coles County as of April

28 lawyers with active licenses in cities within Coles County as of April

Jackson County had 24 lawyers with active licenses in April

Jackson County had 24 lawyers with active licenses in April


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