Illinois Advocates on both sides of gun debate take to Illinois Capitol 1 hr ago (The Center Square) – Advocates on both sides of the debate around gun control are using this week to champion their issues at the Illinois Statehouse.
Illinois Illinois Senate Republican leader critical of continued parole board vacancies 3 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Pending Illinois Senate confirmation, there’s a new executive director for the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. But there…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Chicago Treasurer fined for ethics violation; Oberweis announces layoffs 5 hrs ago Chicago Treasurer fined for ethics violation
Illinois Chicago mayor wants more money for migrants 5 hrs ago (The Center Square) – After some hesitation, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made his latest request for migrant funding.
Illinois Dolton administrator faces bankruptcy fraud charge in latest village turmoil 7 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors charged a top administrator for two Northern Illinois taxing bodies with bankrup…
Illinois Illinois news in brief: Dolton, Thornton Township administrator faces bankruptcy fraud charge 21 hrs ago Dolton, Thornton Township administrator faces bankruptcy fraud charge
Illinois Illinois legislator pushes to end ‘ageist’ mandatory driving tests for seniors 21 hrs ago (The Center Square) – State Rep. Jeff Keicher and AARP are looking to approve House Bill 4431, which would impact driving …
Illinois Measure addressing cold cases could further stress Illinois police departments 22 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois legislators and gun-control advocates gathered outside the Capitol and pushed for legislation that aims to addr…
Illinois Illinois Senate measure allowing police to address squatters advances 22 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate could consider a bill to address squatters.
Illinois ADL: Chants of 'death to America' telegraphs troubling protests ahead of DNC Apr 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – Escalated protests and rhetoric in Chicago around the Hamas and Israel war is getting the attention of Illinois legislat…
Illinois Lawmakers push bill to give social workers access to opioid antagonist Apr 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois legislators are pushing for measures to help social workers deal with overdoses and to attract more people to t…
Illinois Illinois news in brief: Curran calls for transparency on Illinois Prisoner Review Board process Apr 16, 2024 Curran calls for transparency on Illinois Prisoner Review Board process
Illinois Bill expanding emergency powers for Illinois state agency advances Apr 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – A measure now in the Illinois House says the Illinois Emergency Management Agency would be able to do “all things necess…
Illinois Illinois news in brief: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations delay flights at O'Hare Apr 15, 2024 Pritzker picks new director of Illinois Prisoner Review Board
Illinois Pritzker hopes Chicago will spend more money on migrant crisis Apr 15, 2024 (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 Apr 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants $40 million in taxpayer funds over four years to pick up the tab for hundreds of thous…
National Supreme Court justices question prosecutors on federal bribery statute Apr 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – Supreme Court Justices asked some tough questions about the federal bribery statute during oral arguments Monday in a ca…