Opinion Op-Ed: Frivolous lawsuits cost jobs, hurt economy in Illinois 2 hrs ago It’s time to sound the alarm on an issue that is crippling small businesses across Illinois: the overwhelming burden of financial harm caused by the cost associated with the rise in number of frivolous lawsuits in our state.
Illinois DePaul shuts encampment, details behavior by protesters 2 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A statement from DePaul University says threats to safety and disruption of campus operations are reasons for ending a p…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Storms expected through Tuesday; diocese reorganizing; Capone's gun sells at auction 3 hrs ago Storms expected through Tuesday
Illinois Legislation would charge teachers and others for sexually abusing 18-year-old students May 18, 2024 (The Center Square) – In Illinois, it is not illegal for an educator or staff member to have a sexual relationship with an…
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 Ac…
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 res…
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 benefits, some at th…
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 get U.S. immigration …
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 quick hits: Storms expected through Tuesday; diocese reorganizing; Capone's gun sells at auction