Government leaders statewide call for cashless bail reform after CPD officer killed
(The Center Square) – Critics on both sides of the aisle in Illinois government are calling for changes to the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker announces new IBM investment at Quantum Park
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says IBM’s new delivery center at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, fueled…
ISU’s union says it cheaper to negotiate than paying
(The Center Square) – Illinois State University support employees have entered their fourth week on strike this week as more…
Iran conflict, refinery disruption play roles as Illinois gas price passes $4.50
(The Center Square) – Gas prices have surged in Illinois, and an American Automobile Association spokesperson says several factors are…
Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-East St. Louis librarian sentenced for fraud, theft
(The Center Square) – The former director of the East St. Louis public library has been sentenced to 15 months…
Illinois Rep faces investigation over sexual harassment
(The Center Square) – A state representative embattled with allegations of sexual harassment returned to Springfield this week after being…
Return on investment questioned as Chicago Red Line construction begins
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers are facing a hefty price tag as construction begins on a long-anticipated Chicago Transit Authority…
ISU strike enters third week; union sues over alleged strikebreaking
(The Center Square) – Union support staff at Illinois State University has entered a third week on strike over failed…
Illinois Quick Hits: State gaming board renew Rockford casino license
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Gaming Board has renewed Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s license for four years, retroactive to…
Pritzker: ‘Need for speed’ for megaprojects bill with tax breaks
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there is a need for speed when it comes to the Chicago…
Illinois Quick Hits: AFP says tax breaks would be more at Soldier Field
(The Center Square) – Americans for Prosperity Illinois says megaprojects legislation that cleared the Illinois House could give a proposed…
Gori seeks quick end to asbestos fraud, lawsuit ‘bounties’ case
The Gori Law Firm, considered America’s most prolific filer of asbestos personal injury lawsuits, has pushed back on claims it…