Illinois Legislation would charge teachers and others for sexually abusing 18-year-old students 23 hrs ago (The Center Square) – In Illinois, it is not illegal for an educator or staff member to have a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student, but some Republican lawmakers want to change that.
Illinois Revisions to Illinois’ biometric privacy law pass the legislature May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois legislature has approved changes to the state’s strict Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), but some s…
Illinois Bill defines 'woman' as legislators oppose Illinois sponsoring teen drag show May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is promoting the Women’s Bill of Rights to define biological sex and respect women.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: West Nile virus detected; monster truck show, rodeo announced for state fair May 17, 2024 West Nile virus detected
Illinois Legislators aim to modify pensions with Tier 2 discussions lingering May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – With Fitch Ratings issuing a report about the impacts of Illinois possibly enhancing Tier 2 pension …
National Prosecutors charge 6 with faking robberies to get U.S. visas for 'victims' May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have charged six people with staging armed robberies to help purported victims g…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Body found in river; O'Hare parking controls May 17, 2024 Body found in river
Illinois Opponents call measure 'union propaganda' that could be taught in Illinois schools May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – A measure seeking to allow high schools around Illinois to observe an annual “Workplace Readiness Week” is ready to be s…
Illinois Measure allowing 20 minutes of relaxation in Illinois schools headed to the governor May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois General Assembly has advanced a measure that allows students to get the opportunity to take part in relaxat…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Unemployment rate increases; summer food assistance approved May 16, 2024 Unemployment rate increases
Illinois Legislator calls Pritzker a 'population denier' after data show Chicago loses more May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – Annual Census estimates released Thursday show Illinois’ largest cities continuing to lose population. Gov. J.B. Pritzke…
Illinois SCOTUS considers whether to take Illinois’ gun ban challenges May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to take up cases challenging Illinois’ gun and magazine ban.
Illinois Legislation would provide tax incentives to media companies to boost local journalism May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – Saying the number of working journalists in Illinois has dramatically dropped over the past two decades, a lawmaker has …
Illinois Fitch: Enhancing Illinois Tier 2 pensions would increase challenges, affect credit May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – Possible enhancements to Illinois’ pension system could “materially increase the state’s pension challenges and affect I…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: DePaul pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled May 16, 2024 DePaul pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled
Illinois Latest Census data shows Illinois’ largest cities continuing to lose population May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – The exodus from Illinois continues.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: USPS pauses consolidations; cicadas are here May 15, 2024 USPS pauses consolidations