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“The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef … 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute,” said Owner Sam Quasi.

Pritzker says he’ll sign legislation to regulate auto, homeowners insurance rates.

Republicans call for lower spending and taxes as progressive Dems seek new revenue.

The owners of The Book Loft Oak Park, another Chicago-area store that opened last summer, acknowledge some nerves about a nearby Barnes & Noble coming soon.

“The one asset that large industries want from small communities is ignorance. I am proud to see so many members of our community here tonight to prove them wrong,” one county resident said.

While some people hate the idea of AI, lawmakers know the technology is here to stay and Illinois must regulate it.

“We have enough (money in our road fund) here so that we could make some sort of pause,” said Pritzker. 

Proposal would dilute strict laws which sponsor says have outlived their usefulness.

Van Meter says there have been data centers in Sangamon County for decades.

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.