Illinois
9 articles · Jan 2026 — Feb 2026
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Illinois Governor Proposes Cancellation of Tax Breaks for Data Centers Amid Growing Public Concerns
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a two-year moratorium on tax incentives for data centers, citing growing public pushback against the resource-hungry facilities. The move reflects increasing concerns over the environmental and economic impacts of data centers. If approved by state lawmakers, the proposal could have significant implications for the tech industry.
Global Finance Update: Budgets, Business Shifts, and Bond Markets
From Illinois' proposed budget to Nestlé's potential ice cream business reduction and Ivory Coast's eurobond success, we examine the latest developments in global finance. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's $56 billion budget proposal faces federal funding uncertainty, while Nestlé weighs its ice cream business exposure. Meanwhile, African nations like Ivory Coast tap into favorable bond markets.
Ex-Illinois Deputy Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatally Shooting 911 Caller
Former sheriff's deputy, Sean Grayson, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a 35-year-old woman. Massey had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler near her home. Grayson, then a 31- year-old deputy, responded to the 911 call. Upon arriving at the scene, he encountered Massey who was later found dead outside her house.