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Court: Parents can’t sue teachers unions over illegal strikes
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square (Legal Newsline) - Parents do not have legal rights to sue teachers unions for calling illegal strikes, which allegedly lead to learning...
Environmental, tax issues weighed on $4M state-funded park
By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Plans for a state-developed park just blocks from the State Capitol and in front of the Governor’s...
Illinois Quick Hits: State rep files Bears/megaprojects bill
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, has filed the latest piece of legislation aimed at keeping the Chicago...
Report: Felon detained in Pritzker’s backyard
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – According to a new report, a 10-time convicted felon on pretrial release was arrested in Gov. J.B....
Campaign finance analyst says indictment highlights gaps in oversight
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The federal indictment of Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron...
Report: Block clubs save tax dollars despite government hurdles
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – An Illinois policy analyst says Chicago block clubs have connected thousands of people to jobs, but city...
Illinois Quick Hits: Five dead, two hurt in East St. Louis shooting
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say two teens have been arrested in connection with a targeted mass shooting that...
Casey-Westfield Superintendent Urges Board to Study County School Sales Tax
Casey-Westfield CUSD C-4 Board of Education Meeting | June 22, 2026 Article Summary: Casey-Westfield Superintendent Shackelford told the board Monday, June 22, 2026, that a countywide 1% school facility sales...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for June 15, 2026
Casey City Council Meeting | June 15, 2026 CASEY — The Casey City Council on Monday, June 15, 2026, approved the first ordinance in its 17-ordinance annexation cleanup program, authorized...
Casey Declares Dilapidated 710 W. Main Property Dangerous and Unsafe
Casey City Council Meeting | June 15, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council approved Resolution #061526C declaring the property at 710 W. Main St. dangerous and unsafe, the first...
School reviews paraprofessional’s social media post about Trump
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 paraprofessional is facing criticism after a social media...
Casey Awards $48,499 Motor Fuel Tax Bid to Lawrence Gravel
Casey City Council Meeting | June 15, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council approved Resolution #061526A awarding the city's 2026 Motor Fuel Tax maintenance contract to low bidder Lawrence...
Special investigation petition filed in Springfield after rep’s indictment
By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois House will convene a special investigative committee after 11 House Republicans filed paperwork Friday. House...
