Illinois Opponents call measure 'union propaganda' that could be taught in Illinois schools 11 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A measure seeking to allow high schools around Illinois to observe an annual “Workplace Readiness Week” is ready to be sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
Illinois Measure allowing 20 minutes of relaxation in Illinois schools headed to the governor 11 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The Illinois General Assembly has advanced a measure that allows students to get the opportunity to take part in relaxat…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Unemployment rate increases; summer food assistance approved 11 hrs ago Unemployment rate increases
Illinois Legislator calls Pritzker a 'population denier' after data show Chicago loses more 12 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Annual Census estimates released Thursday show Illinois’ largest cities continuing to lose populatio…
Illinois SCOTUS considers whether to take Illinois’ gun ban challenges 12 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to take up cases challenging Illinois’ gun and magazine ban.
Illinois Legislation would provide tax incentives to media companies to boost local journalism 15 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Saying the number of working journalists in Illinois has dramatically dropped over the past two deca…
Illinois Fitch: Enhancing Illinois Tier 2 pensions would increase challenges, affect credit 17 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Possible enhancements to Illinois’ pension system could “materially increase the state’s pension cha…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: DePaul pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled 18 hrs ago DePaul pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled
Illinois Latest Census data shows Illinois’ largest cities continuing to lose population May 16, 2024 (The Center Square) – The exodus from Illinois continues.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: USPS pauses consolidations; cicadas are here May 15, 2024 USPS pauses consolidations
Illinois GOP lawmakers: 'Outrageous' CTU members 'bully' lawmakers for more money May 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – Starting their Wednesday off with doughnuts and red T-shirts, members of the Chicago Teachers Union rolled their way int…
Illinois Measure banning wildlife hunt contests passes Illinois House May 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – A measure that seeks to ban wildlife hunting contests and penalize hunters participating in them with misdemeanors passe…
Illinois Illinois legislators considering tax and spend policies in final days of session May 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois legislators continue to consider tax increases on businesses heading into the final nine days of scheduled sess…
Illinois Illinois Supreme Court considering the privacy of hospitals May 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois Supreme Court is considering a case involving the extent of privacy in a hospital.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Cream cheese recall; slow cooker prompts airport security response May 15, 2024 Cream cheese recall
Illinois Illinoisans seek judicial declaration on validity of 'Workers Rights Amendment' May 15, 2024 (The Center Square) – The validity of the 2022 General Election ballot is being questioned by seven Illinoisans who say the so-called Workers …
Illinois Chicago teachers to descend on Springfield asking for more taxpayer money May 14, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union is urging members to use a “release day” to leave their students and lobby lawmakers in Sprin…
1:33 TCS - During debate over House Bill 4417 in the Illinois Senate, state Sens. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, Michael Halpin, D-Rock Island, and Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods