Illinois Fitch: Enhancing Illinois Tier 2 pensions would increase challenges, affect credit 1 hr ago (The Center Square) – Possible enhancements to Illinois’ pension system could “materially increase the state’s pension challenges and affect Illinois’ credit rating,” according to Fitch Ratings.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: DePaul pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled 1 hr ago DePaul pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled
Illinois Latest Census data shows Illinois’ largest cities continuing to lose population 11 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The exodus from Illinois continues.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: USPS pauses consolidations; cicadas are here 20 hrs ago USPS pauses consolidations
Illinois GOP lawmakers: 'Outrageous' CTU members 'bully' lawmakers for more money 19 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Starting their Wednesday off with doughnuts and red T-shirts, members of the Chicago Teachers Union …
Illinois Measure banning wildlife hunt contests passes Illinois House 20 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A measure that seeks to ban wildlife hunting contests and penalize hunters participating in them wit…
Illinois Illinois legislators considering tax and spend policies in final days of session 20 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois legislators continue to consider tax increases on businesses heading into the final nine da…
Illinois Illinois Supreme Court considering the privacy of hospitals 23 hrs ago (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…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Wildfire smoke may impact Illinois; $21 million unclaimed returned May 14, 2024 Wildfire smoke may impact Illinois
Illinois Teacher stipend bill with possible $68 million taxpayer cost advances May 14, 2024 (The Center Square) – As Illinois grapples with a possible $800 million budget deficit, a measure that could have a taxpayer price tag of an a…
Illinois Illinois museums want $70 million in taxpayer funds, no match requirements May 14, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois’ museums want $70 million from Illinois taxpayers in the coming fiscal year.
Illinois Fallen firefighters recognized with memorial service in Springfield May 14, 2024 (The Center Square) – Five Illinois firefighters who lost their lives in 2023 were honored Tuesday.
Indiana Completed $650 million rail project improves NW Indiana service to Chicago May 14, 2024 (The Center Square) – Indiana officials celebrated the opening of a $650 million upgraded passenger rail corridor that’s expected to significa…
Illinois Red light camera revenue in Illinois tops $1 billion May 14, 2024 (The Center Square) – With Illinois’ red light camera industry sending more than a billion dollars in revenue into city coffers, a Republican …