New Illinois gun bill aims at glock switches; critics say it misses the real problem
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois measure aimed at handguns that can be modified for automatic fire is drawing…
Illinois quick hits: Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services; Chicago Teachers Union tells teachers, students to skip school; Russell Dickerson to play Du Quoin State Fair
Cook County spends nearly $20 million on food, housing services …
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey-Westfield School Board for Feb. 23, 2026
Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | Feb. 23, 2026 The Casey-Westfield Community Unit School District 4C Board of Education met on…
Illinois quick hits: Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive
Services Saturday for teen killed by line drive …
Critics concerned seizure detection bill impacts Illinois’ small businesses
(The Center Square) – Legislation that could make insurance companies cover seizure detection devices is advancing at the Illinois Statehouse. …
CTA security enhancement plan follows federal push, complaints
(The Center Square) – After resident complaints and threatened funding cuts by the Trump administration, the Chicago Transit Authority has…
Lawyers who specialize in suing Chicago cops seek special prosecutor to go after ICE
A Chicago law firm, with a business model built on raking in big, taxpayer-funded fees in cases representing people suing…
IL Labor Relations Board director: Rideshare unionization bill could double budget
(The Center Square) – A bill allowing rideshare drivers to unionize while imposing fees on riders would present a conflict…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for March 2, 2026
Casey City Council Meeting | March 2, 2026 The Casey City Council met on Monday, March 2, 2026, to address…
Science Students Test Physics with Marble Runs and Paper Boats
Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | Feb. 23, 2026 Article Summary: Casey-Westfield science and math students recently engaged in hands-on engineering…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Clark County Board for Jan. 16, 2026
Clark County Board Meeting | Jan. 16, 2026 The Clark County Board met on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the…
Fiber Internet Expansion Brings Construction Oversight Concerns
Casey City Council Meeting | March 2, 2026 Article Summary: Director of Public Works Ryan Staley reported that Frontier Communications…