Illinois Measures advance addressing unlawful weapons definitions, pretrial services 1 hr ago (The Center Square) – Measures advancing at the Illinois Statehouse could bring changes to how some people are charged with certain crimes and provide more access to pretrial services.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Move Over Law reminder; Chicago most 'walkable' 2 hrs ago Move Over Law reminder
Illinois Illinois Farm Bureau highlighting diversity of farming in the state 3 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A docuseries is showcasing the shared characteristics and challenges that rural and urban farmers face in Illinois.
Illinois Measure would add to list of banned, exotic pets, enhance penalties 5 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Penalty enhancements could be coming to those who own serval cats, kangaroos, caracals, wallabies or…
Illinois Education expert analyzes Invest in Kids’ record-breaking numbers for final year 23 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Despite record-breaking enrollment for its final year, Illinois lawmakers have yet to address the ex…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: State capitol evacuated again; parolee pleaded not guilty 23 hrs ago State capitol evacuated again
Illinois Illinois bill would ban corporal punishment in private schools Apr 22, 2024 (The Center Square) – A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents a…
Illinois Legislator warns of subject to appropriation ‘blank checks,’ audit findings Apr 22, 2024 (The Center Square) – Some are warning their fellow Illinois state legislators that passing bills that are “subject to appropriation” could le…
Illinois Pritzker: State prepared for possible protests at Democrat's convention Apr 22, 2024 (The Center Square) – Those preparing for this summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago say protesting will be allowed, but to a point.
Illinois Op-Ed: Protect small businesses from an onslaught of BIPA lawsuits Apr 22, 2024 As the controller at a prominent industrial finishing company based in Cicero, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges that Illinois’ Biometri…
Illinois Bill enhancing penalties for threats against librarians stalls Apr 22, 2024 (The Center Square) – An Illinois Secretary of State initiated measure that seeks to enhance penalties for those convicted of threatening libr…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Chicago police officer killed; state capitol temporarily locked down Apr 22, 2024 Chicago police officer killed
Illinois Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance legislation amid cost hike warnings Apr 21, 2024 (The Center Square) – Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, bu…
Illinois Concerns remain after Chicago officials unveil plan for slowing robbery spree Apr 20, 2024 (The Center Square) – With robberies up by nearly 30% across the city compared to just 24 months ago, Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro said he wi…
Illinois Hospitals face greater threat of cyberattacks Apr 20, 2024 (The Center Square) – Hospitals across Illinois and the United States are dealing with increasing numbers of cyberattacks.
Illinois As the U.S. adds jobs, Illinois continues to lag in unemployment numbers Apr 19, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois and the rest of the country added jobs in March, but the state’s unemployment rate is not improving.
Illinois Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028 Apr 19, 2024 (The Center Square) – Voter turnout in last month's presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked ch…