Illinois Education expert analyzes Invest in Kids’ record-breaking numbers for final year 9 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Despite record-breaking enrollment for its final year, Illinois lawmakers have yet to address the expired Invest in Kids school choice scholarship program.
Illinois Illinois quick hits: State capitol evacuated again; parolee pleaded not guilty 9 hrs ago State capitol evacuated again
Illinois Illinois bill would ban corporal punishment in private schools 10 hrs ago (The Center Square) – A measure advancing in Illinois seeks to ban corporal punishment in all private schools. Opponents are concerned the mea…
Illinois Legislator warns of subject to appropriation ‘blank checks,’ audit findings 10 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Some are warning their fellow Illinois state legislators that passing bills that are “subject to app…
Illinois Pritzker: State prepared for possible protests at Democrat's convention 12 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Those preparing for this summer’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago say protesting will be a…
Illinois Op-Ed: Protect small businesses from an onslaught of BIPA lawsuits 13 hrs ago As the controller at a prominent industrial finishing company based in Cicero, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges tha…
Illinois Bill enhancing penalties for threats against librarians stalls 14 hrs ago (The Center Square) – An Illinois Secretary of State initiated measure that seeks to enhance penalties for those convicted…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Chicago police officer killed; state capitol temporarily locked down 15 hrs ago Chicago police officer killed
Illinois Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance legislation amid cost hike warnings Apr 21, 2024 (The Center Square) – Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, bu…
Illinois Concerns remain after Chicago officials unveil plan for slowing robbery spree Apr 20, 2024 (The Center Square) – With robberies up by nearly 30% across the city compared to just 24 months ago, Chicago Ald. Chris Taliaferro said he wi…
Illinois Hospitals face greater threat of cyberattacks Apr 20, 2024 (The Center Square) – Hospitals across Illinois and the United States are dealing with increasing numbers of cyberattacks.
Illinois As the U.S. adds jobs, Illinois continues to lag in unemployment numbers Apr 19, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois and the rest of the country added jobs in March, but the state’s unemployment rate is not improving.
Illinois Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028 Apr 19, 2024 (The Center Square) – Voter turnout in last month's presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to ranked ch…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: FBI turns up at Dolton Village Hall amid ongoing scandal Apr 19, 2024 FBI turns up at Dolton Village Hall amid ongoing scandal
Illinois Groups push for pause on carbon pipelines in Illinois Apr 19, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Sierra Club, Stop CO2 Pipelines Coalition and other environmentalists are pushing for legislation that would impleme…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Effort underway to recall Chicago mayor; safest cities listed Apr 19, 2024 Effort underway to recall Chicago mayor
Illinois Statewide literacy plan some say ‘doesn’t work’ costs Illinois taxpayers $3 million Apr 19, 2024 (The Center Square) – Concerns are being raised about a mandated literacy plan the Illinois State Board of Education is tasked to craft. House…