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The Center Square was launched in May 2019 to fulfill the need for high-quality statehouse and statewide news across the United States, focusing on state- and local-level government and economic reporting. A taxpayer sensibility distinguishes the outlet's work from other coverage of state and local issues, providing focus on the costs of government decisions. The Center Square is staffed by editors and reporters with extensive professional journalism experience. We engage readers with essential news, data, and analysis. The organization is a project of the 501(c)(3) Franklin News Foundation, headquartered in Chicago. Their web address is thecentersquare.com
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Car thefts, violent crime remain elevated, Cook County Sheriff says

September 13, 2023 10:35 PM The Center Square
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says the county continues to struggle with car thefts and violent crime at levels higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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Victims need to be part of Chicago’s crime solution discussions: advocate

June 27, 2023 7:54 AM The Center Square
Crime victims need to be part of Chicago’s public safety discussion, long-time anti-violence worker Tio Hardiman says.

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Dangling air fresheners are not grounds for police stop under new Illinois law

June 15, 2023 5:45 AM The Center Square
A new Illinois law prohibits law enforcement from pulling over drivers solely for having objects hanging from their rearview mirrors.

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Police union wellness center hopes to stem rising officer suicide rate

May 25, 2023 8:16 PM The Center Square
With a suicide rate higher than other big cities, Chicago’s police union has established a mental health wellness center for its members.

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Half of Chicagoans witness a shooting by age 40: study

May 13, 2023 8:17 PM The Center Square
A new Journal of the American Medical Association study finds that more than half of all Chicagoans will witness a shooting by age 40.

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Illinois may bar cops from searching cars based only on the smell of marijuana

April 12, 2023 7:25 PM The Center Square
Illinois legislators may prohibit cops from searching cars and trucks based only on the smell of marijuana coming from a vehicle.

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New law would outlaw video chats, Zoom meetings while driving

April 9, 2023 4:13 PM The Center Square
A proposed law would prohibit Illinois drivers from using Zoom, Facetime and other video conferencing applications on the road.

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2 critically injured shooting victims wait 8 minutes for someone to call 911 on a block once covered by ShotSpotter

October 31, 2026 7:43 AM

65 years for beating man to death with a board — and then robbing the fallen victim

October 30, 2026 2:38 PM

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October 30, 2026 5:04 AM

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October 30, 2026 4:06 AM

GM to pay $220 million over allegations it spied on drivers, sold data to insurers

October 29, 2026 3:43 PM

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