Proposed Illinois bill would let local voters approve rent control, drawing sharp criticism
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois bill, the “Let the People Lift the Ban Act," SB2884, would let local…
Businesses close in Minnesota for anti-ICE ‘economic blackout’
Many businesses across Minnesota closed today as part of an ‘economic blackout’ to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Higher ed board pushes for more spending
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved a 4.5% spending increase in its budget for…
Policy Change Relaxes Grade Exclusion Requirements for Returning Students
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | Dec. 8, 2025 Article Summary: Trustees voted to reduce the waiting period…
Pritzker says $481.6 million put in reserves, GOP questions state spending
(The Center Square) – One day after an Illinois state representative said there was no budget transparency from J.B. Pritzker’s…
Illinois Quick Hits: HHS: IL abortion referral rule violates federal law
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has notified Illinois officials that the state is…
WATCH: Resolution condemning federal immigration law enforcement sparks debate
(The Center Square) – Illinois House Democrats are calling for investigation, prosecution and impeachment of federal immigration law enforcement. …
Casey City Council Bans Sale and Possession of Kratom Products
City of Casey Meeting | January 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council on Monday unanimously approved an ordinance…
Council Pursues Site Readiness Grant; Discusses Outsourcing Code Enforcement
City of Casey Meeting | January 19, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council approved a resolution to support a…
Chicago splits pension payments in hopes of Improving cash flow
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Saint Charles, worries Chicago’s newfound plan to divide annual advance supplemental…
Following GOP criticism, Pritzker finds $481.6 million in budget reserves
(The Center Square) – The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget says it has identified more than $480 million of…
Critics slam Illinois’ $36M park grants as political, wasteful
(The Center Square) – The Pritzker administration’s recent announcement of $36 million in state grants for local park projects is…