Illinois Bill expanding emergency powers for Illinois state agency advances 9 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A measure now in the Illinois House says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency would be able to do “all things necessary, incidental, or appropriate for the implementation” of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act.
Illinois Illinois news in brief: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations delay flights at O'Hare 10 hrs ago Pritzker picks new director of Illinois Prisoner Review Board
Illinois Pritzker hopes Chicago will spend more money on migrant crisis 10 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Using taxpayer dollars, the state of Illinois and Cook County have made commitments to provide direct financial support …
Illinois Pritzker wants $40 million for medical debt despite research showing limited benefit 11 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants $40 million in taxpayer funds over four years to pick up the tab f…
National Supreme Court justices question prosecutors on federal bribery statute 13 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Supreme Court Justices asked some tough questions about the federal bribery statute during oral argu…
Illinois Legislation designed to support local Illinois media advances 13 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Legislation moving through the Illinois Statehouse aims to reverse the spread of news deserts in the…
Illinois Efforts underway for statewide public defender system to ‘even legal playing field’ 15 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Arguing people are “pleading guilty to offenses that they otherwise would not be pleading to,” North…
Illinois Deer hunters may see a change on the packaged meat if a bill is passed 16 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A state legislator says a constituent was passionate about making a change for meat processing facilities and now a meas…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Illinois State Police recover 274 stolen vehicles 16 hrs ago Taxes due today
Illinois Legislator: IL taxpayers could be out ‘billions’ as bills enhancing pensions advance Apr 13, 2024 (The Center Square) – Proposed Tier 2 pension enhancements in Illinois could come at a taxpayer cost of "billions," according to a state legislator.
Illinois Proposed legislation would increase threshold for farm estate taxes Apr 12, 2024 (The Center Square) – There is a bipartisan effort in Illinois aimed at preserving family farms in the event of a family member’s death.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: New state agency passes Senate; trooper cadet class graduates; richest Illinoisans revealed Apr 12, 2024 New state agency passes Senate
Illinois Trial on merits of Illinois’ gun ban could begin July 8, attorney says Apr 12, 2024 (The Center Square) – A plaintiff’s attorney suing Illinois over the state’s gun and magazine ban expects the case to go to trial on the merit…
Illinois Homicides, shootings up across Chicago Apr 12, 2024 (The Center Square) – With the number of homicides and shootings both up, Chicago Ald. Chris Taliferro is pushing for top city officials to do…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Bears appeal property tax bill; Walmart thieves caught Apr 12, 2024 Bears appeal property tax bill
Illinois Cook County government seeks business engagement and equity Apr 12, 2024 (The Center Square) – Cook County officials are pushing for more diversity among vendors and government partners.
Illinois Cannabis business group wants synthetic intoxicants regulated Apr 12, 2024 (The Center Square) – A coalition of scientists, safety advocates, Illinois state lawmakers and cannabis industry groups are pushing to regula…