Illinois News
Plaintiffs take Cook County gun ban challenge to SCOTUS
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Plaintiffs challenging Cook County’s ban on semi-automatic...
Illinois quick hits: $1.57B return on investments; solar-powered manufacturer cuts ribbon
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square $1.57B return on investments Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says his office...
Report: Illinois U.S. Rep faces minimal penalty after disclosure violations
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – According to a new report, Illinois U.S....
‘Pro-taxpayer’ law requires operators to clean up abandoned Illinois oil wells
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A state lawmaker says recently-signed legislation will...
Watch: Cook County gun ban plaintiffs petition SCOTUS; Pritzker hasn’t heard from White House
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus...
Illinois quick hits: Man on pretrial release accused of murder; holiday weekend impaired driving patrols
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Man on pretrial release accused of murder After reportedly violating curfew...
Illinois quick hits: Gun ban challengers petition SCOTUS; man sentenced for COVID fraud
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Gun ban challengers petition SCOTUS The Second Amendment Foundation is asking...
WATCH: Trump: Illinois’ ‘slob of a governor’ should call for help with public safety
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has...
WATCH: Legislator says Illinois’ child welfare agency uses interns, has legal exposure
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator insists the state’s...
Economic index shows reduced uncertainty, more stability in Midwest
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Survey...
New law sparks debate over Illinois school mergers, communities fear loss
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A new law that could push...
Illinois in Focus: Rest area burglary arrests made; overdose awareness events planned
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Rest area burglary arrests made Two men have been detained in...
Illinois quick hits: Record hotel tax revenues reported; grocer sentenced for SNAP, WIC fraud
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Record hotel tax revenues reported Illinois tourism numbers for 2024 saw...
WATCH: Policy questions loom as Pritzker announces ag investment, tax credits
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new fertilizer...
WATCH: Police officer, legislator: Seize opportunity to reform Illinois’ cashless bail
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans want to change the state's...
WATCH: IL Hospital Association: $50B rural hospital fund ‘woefully inadequate’
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues sounding the...
Illinois quick hits: Chicago businesses at 10-year low; school admin survey closes soon
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Chicago businesses at 10-year low The number of businesses operating in...
Pritzker unveils Illinois LGBTQ hotline amid debate over transgender athletes
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Reports of a transgender student being...
