Illinois Chicago teachers to descend on Springfield asking for more taxpayer money 20 mins 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 Teacher stipend bill with possible $68 million taxpayer cost advances 1 hr 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…
Indiana Completed $650 million rail project improves NW Indiana service to Chicago 3 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Indiana officials celebrated the opening of a $650 million upgraded passenger rail corridor that’s expected to significa…
Illinois Red light camera revenue in Illinois tops $1 billion 5 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 5 hrs ago Freight derailment cancels Amtrak services
Illinois Illinois’ electric vehicle rebates may be scaled back 23 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Legislation in the Illinois General Assembly would make it more difficult to qualify for a rebate on…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Nurses reach tentative agreement; fugitive caught after nearly 24 years 23 hrs ago 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…
Illinois Protesters disrupted classes, vandalized property at U of C May 10, 2024 (The Center Square) – A University of Chicago student says protesters disrupted student life at the school.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Bomb threat arrest made; Public health emergency playbook released May 10, 2024 Bomb threat arrest made
Illinois Illinois wineries push for allowing more production and self-distribution May 10, 2024 (The Center Square) – Wineries around Illinois are pushing for a bill in Springfield that would allow them to expand their operations.