Illinois Legislation would allow more government oversight on hemp products 5 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Some Illinois lawmakers want to place more regulations on the hemp industry in the state.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: International tourism is up; Ferrero expanding chocolate factory 5 hrs ago International tourism is up
Illinois Former Trump official tells Illinois to get out of way of deportations 6 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A former Trump administration official set to speak to Republicans in Springfield Thursday says if Illinois doesn’t help…
Illinois Pritzker dismisses reports his family is funding pro-Palestine groups 6 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker dismissed a report his family is indirectly funding pro-Palestinian and …
Illinois Google begins renovating Thompson Center to be used for Illinois headquarters 9 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Construction work has begun at the Thompson Center in Chicago before Google makes the building its I…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Faculty stands with protesters; Dolton residents press mayor over FBI raid 11 hrs ago Faculty stands with protesters
Illinois Bill would make 'release easier' for some before parole board, legislator says 12 hrs ago (The Center Square) – House Bill 5396 aims to ensure the Illinois Prisoner Review Board is complying with a law that was p…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Arson Awareness Week; invasive tick found; tips for pets and cicadas May 6, 2024 Arson Awareness Week
Illinois Advocates, legislators push for $140 million to fund violence prevention May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Reimagine Public Safety Act calls for a comprehensive approach to reducing violent crime through targeted community …
Illinois Teachers union demands big raises, time off, paid transit May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – Big pay raises and more days off are on the table for teachers in Chicago Public Schools.
Illinois Survey shows small business owners unhappy with presidential campaign May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – A new survey of small business owners shows that many don’t feel the candidates for president of the United States are p…
Illinois Field Museum unveils fossil of earliest known bird May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – One of the few fossils of the earliest known bird now calls Illinois home.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Gang violence disrupts Cinco De May parade May 6, 2024 Gang violence disrupts Cinco De May parade
Illinois Police capture man accused of killing Chicago police officer May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – Chicago Police say collaboration among agencies played a key role in capturing the man accused of killing Officer Luis Huesca.
Illinois Legislator: Migrants attracted to Illinois' health care, 'soft-on-crime' policies May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois Secretary of State will not provide any facial recognition, search service or photographs from their databa…
Illinois ‘State of Loop’ report boasts Chicago Loop comeback already in full swing May 4, 2024 (The Center Square) – Loop Alliance President Michael Edwards is boldly shouting from the rooftops after a new “State of the Loop” quarterly r…
Illinois Cook County aims to accelerate apprenticeships May 4, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development has created a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Accelerator.