Illinois Supporters, critics react to Chicago's mayor lobbying state legislators 7 mins ago (The Center Square) – Despite 12 consecutive years of decreased enrollment at Chicago Public Schools, Mayor Brandon Johnson is looking for more state taxpayer money. Some are questioning Johnson's insistence that enrollment is "stabilizing."
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Protesters remain at DePaul University; Illinois Products Farmers Market begins Thursday 1 hr ago Protesters remain at DePaul University
Illinois Delays continue to plague Illinois agency responsible for issuing professional licenses May 12, 2024 (The Center Square) – Problems persist at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation where the timely issuance of profes…
Illinois Illinois legislators consider more tax credits; Invest in Kids not among them May 11, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois legislators continue to consider different types of tax credits, but some are urging the Ge…
Illinois Protesters disrupted classes, vandalized property at U of C May 10, 2024 (The Center Square) – A University of Chicago student says protesters disrupted student life at the school.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Bomb threat arrest made; Public health emergency playbook released May 10, 2024 Bomb threat arrest made
Illinois Illinois wineries push for allowing more production and self-distribution May 10, 2024 (The Center Square) – Wineries around Illinois are pushing for a bill in Springfield that would allow them to expand their…
Illinois Prison closures could cause hundreds of jobs to leave the Central Illinois May 10, 2024 (The Center Square) – “Save Logan Correctional Center” signs are popping up on front lawns in Lincoln as legislators raise concerns about a pl…
Illinois Lawmaker questions taxpayer cost for Illinois state employees' weight loss drugs May 10, 2024 (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office pushed to expand coverage of high-priced weight-loss drugs for state government employees by…
Illinois Civic Federation recommends consolidation of Chicago-area transit agencies May 10, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Civic Federation of Chicago is recommending the consolidation of Northeastern Illinois mass transit agencies.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: U of I encampment removed; tornadoes touch down May 10, 2024 U of I encampment removed
Illinois Freedom Caucus on Pritzker urging $800 million in budget cuts: 'We told you so' May 9, 2024 (The Center Square) – For weeks, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has boasted about his proposed 2025 budget as being balanced, but it appears that the numb…
Illinois Race-based, higher ed funding formula advocates want state to cover student costs May 9, 2024 (The Center Square) – A new, more "equitable" higher education funding formula being discussed at the Illinois statehouse would transfer stude…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Chicago Teachers Union demands estimated at $50 billion May 9, 2024 Chicago Teachers Union demands estimated at $50 billion
Illinois Bill creating new childhood state agency at unknown costs ready for Pritzker May 9, 2024 (The Center Square) – Legislation creating a new state agency for early childhood programs is on its way to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk…
Illinois Pritzker directs state agencies to prepare for $800 million less for proposed budget May 9, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois state agencies are being directed to prepare for $800 million less than what Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed for th…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Biden protested during Chicago fundraiser; mail processing facilities to close May 9, 2024 Biden protested during Chicago fundraiser
Illinois quick hits: Protesters remain at DePaul University; Illinois Products Farmers Market begins Thursday