April 7, 2026/

Illinois Quick Hits: Illiois gas prices keep rising

Spread the love

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The average gas price in Illinois has risen 89 cents per gallon in the last month.

According to AAA, the average Illinois price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $4.36 on Tuesday, up from $4.20 the previous Tuesday and $3.47 one month ago.

The national average on Tuesday was $4.14.

STATE MAKES TAX DEADLINE PUSH FOR GOVERNMENT HEALTH PLAN

State government officials say uninsured Illinoisans can still enroll in a health insurance plan through the annual tax filing process.

According to Get Covered Illinois, residents who check the health insurance box on their Illinois 1040 tax form will receive a notice outlining their projected eligibility for health coverage, including qualification for premium tax credits or Medicaid.

IDOC LAUNCHES EDUCATION PORTAL FOR INMATES

The Illinois Department of Corrections has announced the launch of a customized educational content portal on tablets for individuals in custody.

Current offerings on the Journey to Success portal include re-entry resources, law library resources and health education videos.

IDOC began rolling out tablets to its facilities in February 2025.

Leave a Comment





Latest News Stories

Justice Department sues California, Virginia over new gun laws

Justice Department sues California, Virginia over new gun laws

By Morgan SweeneyThe Center Square The U.S. Justice Department sued California and Virginia Wednesday over new gun laws that went into effect the same day. Both states used their Democratic...
Republican revolt against Johnson halts business in U.S. House

Republican revolt against Johnson halts business in U.S. House

By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square U.S. House lawmakers have left town early for the July 4th holiday after legislative business in the chamber ground to a halt, the second time...
Trump administration, GOP seek workarounds to tackle birthright citizenship

Trump administration, GOP seek workarounds to tackle birthright citizenship

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square Following a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship, Republicans and the Trump administration are seeking ways to curb babies born in...
Trump praised 'natural 7-OH'; DEA moves to ban it

Trump praised ‘natural 7-OH’; DEA moves to ban it

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square Two months after President Donald Trump said his administration was looking "very seriously" at approving "natural 7-OH," the Drug Enforcement Administration moved Wednesday to place...
WATCH: Panel OKs making rebuilding easier in Altadena

WATCH: Panel OKs making rebuilding easier in Altadena

By Madeline ShannonThe Center Square Homeowners in Altadena would have more time to rebuild their wildfire-damaged properties and homes under a new bill that passed unanimously at a California legislative...
Businesses call for domestic AI, manufacturing

Businesses call for domestic AI, manufacturing

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Business leaders on Wednesday called for increased domestic manufacturing and a focus on artificial intelligence in U.S. supply chains. Melody Richard, vice president of Pantry...
Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County

Minimum wages rise in Chicago, Cook County

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Minimum wages have gone up for workers in Chicago and Cook County, but efforts to raise state...
Illinois Quick Hits: Equity and Inclusion Commission launches mentorship program

Illinois Quick Hits: Equity and Inclusion Commission launches mentorship program

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion has announced the launch of its new Mentor Protégé Program...
Colorado congressional candidates tout primary victories

Colorado congressional candidates tout primary victories

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Candidates across Colorado boasted about their wins from Tuesday night’s primary elections. From the U.S. Senate to U.S. House races across the state, partisan candidates...
Trump's DOGE effort ends July 4 with no final tally, no rebates

Trump’s DOGE effort ends July 4 with no final tally, no rebates

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square The Department of Government Efficiency will not issue a closing report when it officially ends July 4, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought...
Sheridan Gorman’s mother to Congress: 'Choose us'

Sheridan Gorman’s mother to Congress: ‘Choose us’

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman’s mother is calling on Congress to enact immigration policy reforms after failed...
Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency sues feds over funds

Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency sues feds over funds

By Robert MattesonThe Center Square The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development after the federal agency suspended funding for LAHSA last...
Renewed call for constitutional amendment after SCOTUS ruling

Renewed call for constitutional amendment after SCOTUS ruling

By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment applies to children born in the U.S. to mothers who are in the country illegally,...
Cops can’t skip woman’s suit over ecstasy overdose from pills stuck in body

Cops can’t skip woman’s suit over ecstasy overdose from pills stuck in body

By Scott Holland | Legal NewslineThe Center Square A federal judge won’t dismiss a complaint from the family of a woman who is now cognitively impaired after she suffered an...
Seattle, King County to retake control of troubled regional homeless authority

Seattle, King County to retake control of troubled regional homeless authority

By Randy DiamondThe Center Square The troubled King County Regional Homeless Authority is being significantly restructured, with the city of Seattle and King County taking back control of programs to...