Illinois Illinois Democrats defend hastily enacted election year changes 2 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The chair of the Illinois House Ethics and Elections Committee is defending a hastily approved election year change to election law preventing candidates from being slated for the November election.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Chicago mayor meets with Illinois officials 2 hrs ago Chicago mayor meets with state officials
Illinois Decriminalizing prostitution in Illinois proposed; lawmaker shocked at idea 3 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Prostitution is illegal in all states except certain parts of Nevada. Illinois legislators and LGBTQ advocates pushed fo…
Illinois During electric vehicle event, governor admits demand has waned 4 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker, whose goal is to have one million electric vehicles on Illinois roads within six…
Illinois Some hope summer EBT program reaches more in need 4 hrs ago (The Center Square) – More than a million children across Illinois are projected to be eligible for Mayor Brandon Johnson’…
Illinois Illinois Secretary of State promotes Real ID cards 7 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging residents to get Real IDs.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Stadium opposition grows; stormy weather impacts state 8 hrs ago Stadium opposition grows
Illinois Legislation would allow more government oversight on hemp products May 7, 2024 (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 May 7, 2024 International tourism is up
Illinois Former Trump official tells Illinois to get out of way of deportations May 7, 2024 (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 May 7, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker dismissed a report his family is indirectly funding pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel groups t…
Illinois Google begins renovating Thompson Center to be used for Illinois headquarters May 7, 2024 (The Center Square) – Construction work has begun at the Thompson Center in Chicago before Google makes the building its Illinois headquarters.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Faculty stands with protesters; Dolton residents press mayor over FBI raid May 7, 2024 Faculty stands with protesters
Illinois Bill would make 'release easier' for some before parole board, legislator says May 7, 2024 (The Center Square) – House Bill 5396 aims to ensure the Illinois Prisoner Review Board is complying with a law that was passed by the 102nd G…
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.