Illinois SEIU announces 'unprecedented wage increases' for park district workers 1 hr ago (The Center Square) – The Service Employees International Union is touting a tentative five-year labor agreement with the Chicago Park District.
Illinois Alderman looks to strip mayor’s authority to cancel ShotSpotter 3 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Chicago Ald. David Moore is fighting to strip Mayor Brandon Johnson of his unilateral authority to end the city’s contra…
Illinois Illinois taxpayers to pay for climate education mandates 19 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, every public high school shall require a unit of instruction addressing climat…
Illinois Illinois lawmakers may decide if Chicago Bears get public dollars for a new stadium 19 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers return to Springfield this week to resume the spring session, and the Chicago Bea…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Chicago man sentenced in stolen property scheme 20 hrs ago Chicago man sentenced in stolen property scheme
Illinois Researchers, governor release report on Black homelessness in Illinois 21 hrs ago (The Center Square) – Researchers from the University of Illinois joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker Thursday to release a report d…
Illinois Election confidence rattled after voter receives wrong ballot Apr 26, 2024 (The Center Square) – Amidst record-low voter turnout, a voter is saying she has no confidence in the Illinois election sy…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Two dead after RV collides with train Apr 26, 2024 Two dead after RV collides with train
Illinois Op-Ed: Progressives and conservatives can agree on poverty solutions Apr 25, 2024 Talking about poverty has historically stirred partisan tension and circular ideological debates. With more finger wagging than handshaking, l…
Illinois As legislators consider tax credits, Invest in Kids recipients linger Apr 25, 2024 (The Center Sqquare) – As legislators return for the final weeks of session, the budget will be top of mind, but there may also be more tax cr…
Illinois Illinois Treasurer, congressman want feds to release savings bond information Apr 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is working with U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, D-Chicago, to urge the U.S. Treasury to make …
Illinois ACLU raises red flags about security zones during DNC Apr 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is concerned an ordinance approved by the Chicago City Council paves the …
Illinois Illinois bill aims to remove barriers for minorities to access clinical trials Apr 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – A cancer advocacy group is applauding legislation it says will remove barriers to access clinical trials for underserved…
Illinois Bill some warn could raise auto insurance rates on senior drivers stalls Apr 25, 2024 (The Center Square) – House Bill 4611, another measure that is of priority of the Illinois Secretary of State, has stalled. The measure limiti…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit over fatal veterans COVID outbreak proceeds; more Chicago robberies Apr 25, 2024 Lawsuit over fatal COVID outbreak proceeds
Illinois Chicago Bears look for public financing in building a new stadium Apr 24, 2024 (The Center Square) – The Chicago Bears on Wednesday unveiled details about a proposed new stadium complex on the lakefront in which the NFL t…
Illinois Illinois quick hits: Students protest war; fatal industrial accident; trooper injured Apr 24, 2024 Students protest war