Illinois Illinois legislators approve election law changes some worry fosters corruption 8 hrs ago (The Center Square) – An omnibus election bill passed the Illinois General Assembly and lawmakers fear a provision within the bill that allows politicians to receive unlimited funding from political parties will only lead to more corruption.
Illinois South Side GOP chair blasts Foxx policy move 9 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is drawing bipartisan criticism for a proposed policy change on traffic stops.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Grand jury subpoenas superintendent; Young girl killed in Chicago 12 hrs ago Grand jury subpoenas superintendent
Illinois Measure phasing out fluorescent lighting headed to governor 13 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois will become the 10th state to pass a ban on fluorescent lighting.
Opinion Op-Ed: Oat gone – When local blame misses the bigger economic picture 13 hrs ago Danville, Ill., has seen better days. Quaker Oats, one of the area’s largest employers and a fixture of the region for 55 …
Illinois Dwindling tax revenues could endanger Illinois’ fiscal health 14 hrs ago (The Center Square) – As Illinois lawmakers prepare to approve a state budget, there are some dark clouds forming on the h…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Tornadoes confirmed, Jo Daviess County leads in turkey totals 18 hrs ago Tornadoes confirmed
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Armored truck robbery indictments; escaped inmates charged May 27, 2024 Armored truck robbery indictments
Illinois Prosecutor says some criminals are back on streets with no cash bail law May 27, 2024 (The Center Square) – An Illinois district attorney says the state’s no cash bail law is allowing for some criminals to remain free pending a …
Illinois Illinois House expected to return to pass largest state spending plan in history May 27, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois House is expected to return Tuesday to finish up the plan on how the state will spend more than $53 billion…
Illinois ShotSpotter supporters aim to keep technology in Chicago May 27, 2024 (The Center Square) – Several Chicago aldermen are moving to keep gunshot-detection technology in place.
Illinois Illinois House expected to return to pass largest state spending plan in history May 27, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois House is expected to return Tuesday to finish up the plan on how the state will spend more than $53 billion…
Illinois Report recommends investment in youth employment May 27, 2024 (The Center Square) – A report by the University of Illinois-Chicago Great Cities Institute says that Black teens in Chicago are experiencing …
Illinois Illinois Senate advances largest spending plan in state history to House May 26, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers are still waiting on the state legislature to complete a $53 billion spending plan for the next fisca…
Illinois Illinois legislators eye $870 million in tax increases ahead of budget deal May 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate is discussing a tax increase package for the coming fiscal year to raise an additional $870 million,…
Illinois Pritzker’s health insurance overhauls cross finish line May 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – Two bills that will drastically change health insurance plans regulated by state government cleared the Illinois General…
Illinois Illinois changing ‘unlawful use’ to ‘unlawful possession’ of gun charges May 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois Legislature continues to change the definitions of things in the context of criminal charges by approving a…