Illinois Illinois quick hits: Faculty stands with protesters; Dolton residents press mayor over FBI raid 2 hrs ago Faculty stands with protesters
Illinois Bill would make 'release easier' for some before parole board, legislator says 2 hrs ago (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 20 hrs ago Arson Awareness Week
Illinois Advocates, legislators push for $140 million to fund violence prevention 20 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The Reimagine Public Safety Act calls for a comprehensive approach to reducing violent crime through…
Illinois Teachers union demands big raises, time off, paid transit 20 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Big pay raises and more days off are on the table for teachers in Chicago Public Schools.
Illinois Survey shows small business owners unhappy with presidential campaign 21 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A new survey of small business owners shows that many don’t feel the candidates for president of the…
Illinois Field Museum unveils fossil of earliest known bird May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – One of the few fossils of the earliest known bird now calls Illinois home.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Gang violence disrupts Cinco De May parade May 6, 2024 Gang violence disrupts Cinco De May parade
Illinois Police capture man accused of killing Chicago police officer May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – Chicago Police say collaboration among agencies played a key role in capturing the man accused of killing Officer Luis Huesca.
Illinois Legislator: Migrants attracted to Illinois' health care, 'soft-on-crime' policies May 6, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois Secretary of State will not provide any facial recognition, search service or photographs from their databa…
Illinois ‘State of Loop’ report boasts Chicago Loop comeback already in full swing May 4, 2024 (The Center Square) – Loop Alliance President Michael Edwards is boldly shouting from the rooftops after a new “State of the Loop” quarterly r…
Illinois Cook County aims to accelerate apprenticeships May 4, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development has created a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Accelerator.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Cameras used to catch suspected cop killer May 3, 2024 Cameras used to catch suspected cop killer
Illinois Measure creating 'Small Business Truth in Lending Act' heads to Illinois House May 3, 2024 (The Center Square) – A bill headed to the Illinois House that aims to provide financial lending protections for businesses is being criticize…
Illinois Candidates feel ‘cheated, violated, robbed’ after Pritzker enacts law ending slating May 3, 2024 (The Center Square) – Candidates eying ballot access say they feel cheated after Illinois Democrats in less than two days approved and enacted…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Pritzker signs changes to election law; groups sue over protest restrictions May 3, 2024 Pritzker signs changes to election law
Illinois Illinois taxpayer costs to consolidate transit system could be $1.5 billion May 3, 2024 (The Center Square) – Funding for a proposal to consolidate CTA, Metra and Pace in the Chicago area could cost taxpayers $1.5 billion a year. …