Illinois Illinois quick hits: Jersey County to vote on splitting from state; gym gives high school students summer pass 3 hrs ago Jersey County to vote on splitting from state
Illinois Illinois House advances measure opening door to digital ID 19 hrs ago (The Center Square) – It’s now on to the Illinois Senate with a measure that could usher in a new era of digital driver’s licenses and ID cards.
Illinois Illinois legislators call for meaningful property tax relief, not another study 19 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker could have another chance to create a task force to conduct a study of Illinois' property tax system …
Illinois Study shows Illinois among the highest for massive jury verdicts against companies 20 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A new insights report finds that American juries are ordering more supersized verdicts against compa…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Law enforcement honored; cicada art announced for State Fair 21 hrs ago Law enforcement honored
Illinois Commission approves audit of emergency management agency shakeup 21 hrs ago (The Center Square) – The Illinois Legislative Audit Commission is looking to get to the bottom of a recent shakeup at the…
Illinois Hair-care plans for foster children sparks debate in Illinois Senate 23 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, couldn’t say if required hair-care plans for foster chi…
Illinois Awareness campaign kicks off on Illinois law to provide plant-based meals May 20, 2024 (The Center Square) – A public awareness campaign is under way to inform parents that Illinois is the only state with a law guaranteeing acces…
Opinion Op-Ed: Frivolous lawsuits cost jobs, hurt economy in Illinois May 20, 2024 It’s time to sound the alarm on an issue that is crippling small businesses across Illinois: the overwhelming burden of financial harm caused …
Illinois DePaul shuts encampment, details behavior by protesters May 20, 2024 (The Center Square) – A statement from DePaul University says threats to safety and disruption of campus operations are reasons for ending a p…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Storms expected through Tuesday; diocese reorganizing; Capone's gun sells at auction May 20, 2024 Storms expected through Tuesday
Illinois Legislation would charge teachers and others for sexually abusing 18-year-old students May 18, 2024 (The Center Square) – In Illinois, it is not illegal for an educator or staff member to have a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student…
Illinois Revisions to Illinois’ biometric privacy law pass the legislature May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois legislature has approved changes to the state’s strict Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), but some s…
Illinois Bill defines 'woman' as legislators oppose Illinois sponsoring teen drag show May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is promoting the Women’s Bill of Rights to define biological sex and respect women.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: West Nile virus detected; monster truck show, rodeo announced for state fair May 17, 2024 West Nile virus detected
Illinois Legislators aim to modify pensions with Tier 2 discussions lingering May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – With Fitch Ratings issuing a report about the impacts of Illinois possibly enhancing Tier 2 pension benefits, some at th…
National Prosecutors charge 6 with faking robberies to get U.S. visas for 'victims' May 17, 2024 (The Center Square) – Federal prosecutors have charged six people with staging armed robberies to help purported victims get U.S. immigration …
Illinois quick hits: Jersey County to vote on splitting from state; gym gives high school students summer pass