Illinois Chicago teachers to descend on Springfield asking for more taxpayer money 6 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union is urging members to use a “release day” to leave their students and lobby lawmakers in Springfield for more taxpayer funding.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Wildfire smoke may impact Illinois; $21 million unclaimed returned 6 hrs ago Wildfire smoke may impact Illinois
Illinois Teacher stipend bill with possible $68 million taxpayer cost advances 7 hrs ago (The Center Square) – As Illinois grapples with a possible $800 million budget deficit, a measure that could have a taxpayer price tag of an a…
Illinois Illinois museums want $70 million in taxpayer funds, no match requirements 7 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois’ museums want $70 million from Illinois taxpayers in the coming fiscal year.
Illinois Fallen firefighters recognized with memorial service in Springfield 8 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Five Illinois firefighters who lost their lives in 2023 were honored Tuesday.
Indiana Completed $650 million rail project improves NW Indiana service to Chicago 10 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Indiana officials celebrated the opening of a $650 million upgraded passenger rail corridor that’s e…
Illinois Red light camera revenue in Illinois tops $1 billion 12 hrs ago (The Center Square) – With Illinois’ red light camera industry sending more than a billion dollars in revenue into city co…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Freight derailment cancels Amtrak services; hospital official charged with embezzlement 12 hrs ago Freight derailment cancels Amtrak services
Illinois Illinois’ electric vehicle rebates may be scaled back May 13, 2024 (The Center Square) – Legislation in the Illinois General Assembly would make it more difficult to qualify for a rebate on an electric vehicle…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Nurses reach tentative agreement; fugitive caught after nearly 24 years May 13, 2024 Nurses reach tentative agreement
Illinois Candidates file lawsuit challenging Illinois' hastily changed election law May 13, 2024 (The Center Square) – Candidates hopeful to run for the Illinois General Assembly filed a lawsuit alleging violation of constitutional voting …
Illinois Pritzker: $800 million cut memo sends message to balance budget May 13, 2024 (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the message being sent by a memo directing state agencies to anticipate $800 million less to spe…
Illinois Spring planting is underway in Illinois but behind schedule May 13, 2024 (The Center Square) – Spring planting is behind last year’s pace in Illinois, but dry weather over the weekend allowed many farmers to get out…
Illinois Supporters, critics react to Chicago's mayor lobbying state legislators May 13, 2024 (The Center Square) – Despite 12 consecutive years of decreased enrollment at Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking for mor…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Protesters remain at DePaul University; Illinois Products Farmers Market begins Thursday May 13, 2024 Protesters remain at DePaul University
Illinois Delays continue to plague Illinois agency responsible for issuing professional licenses May 12, 2024 (The Center Square) – Problems persist at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation where the timely issuance of profes…
Illinois Illinois legislators consider more tax credits; Invest in Kids not among them May 11, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois legislators continue to consider different types of tax credits, but some are urging the General Assembly to re…