Illinois Illinois federal judges rescind ‘discriminatory’ policies after complaint 13 mins ago (The Center Square) – America First Legal declared victory after three federal judges in Illinois rescinded policies promoting what the group calls “oral-argument affirmative action.”
Illinois Measure to provide freed prisoners with naloxone advancing in Springfield 35 mins ago (The Center Square) – Prisoners leaving an Illinois jail or prison may be sent away with opioid antagonists if lawmakers approve a new bill in…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Bears' plan includes taxpayer assistance; buyers looking into Oberweis 3 hrs ago Bears' plan includes taxpayer assistance
Illinois Measures to place more regulations on employers and landlords advance 4 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The Illinois House advanced several measures that would place more regulations on the state's job creators.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: ADM CEO to resign; students hospitalized after ingesting edibles 21 hrs ago ADM CEO to resign
Illinois Moody's upgrades Illinois’ credit outlook 21 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A financial transparency expert is downplaying news that Illinois has received another credit adjust…
Illinois Measures advance addressing unlawful weapons definitions, pretrial services 23 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Measures advancing at the Illinois Statehouse could bring changes to how some people are charged wit…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Move Over Law reminder; Chicago most 'walkable' Apr 23, 2024 Move Over Law reminder
Illinois Illinois Farm Bureau highlighting diversity of farming in the state Apr 23, 2024 (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 and exotic pets, enhance penalties Apr 23, 2024 (The Center Square) – Penalty enhancements could be coming to those who own serval cats, kangaroos, caracals, wallabies or any hybrids of thes…
Illinois Education expert analyzes Invest in Kids’ record-breaking numbers for final year Apr 22, 2024 (The Center Square) – Despite record-breaking enrollment for its final year, Illinois lawmakers have yet to address the expired Invest in Kids…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: State capitol evacuated again; parolee pleaded not guilty Apr 22, 2024 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 are concerned the mea…
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…