Illinois

Reentry housing bill draws support from advocates; debate centers on cost, public safety

Sunday, April 19 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Supporters of Illinois' proposed "Homes for Good Act" say the measure could reduce recidivism and improve public safety by addressing... Read More.

Illinois proposal aims to improve detection of potentially staged deaths

Saturday, April 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-Woodstock, says too many deaths initially ruled as suicides may actually be homicides, and he is... Read More.

Bachelor’s at Illinois community colleges may widen access, affordability

Saturday, April 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Community colleges in Illinois could soon offer Bachelor's degree programs to Illinois residents. Officials, lawmakers and students all say the... Read More.

Illinois lawmakers seek to eliminate state diversity commission

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) -- An Illinois state commission has failed its mission to aid businesses owned by racial minorities, women and people with disabilities... Read More.

Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Chicago Teachers Union says Chicago Public Schools leaders have agreed to transform the school day on May 1 to... Read More.

Pritzker says of BUILD Plan for homes would not cost taxpayers

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ramped up his campaign for new housing in Illinois, and he expects taxpayers to pitch in. ... Read More.

Illinois GOP aims to keep power plants open, increase charge transparency

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - As closure of coal and natural gas powered energy plants loom, a group of GOP lawmakers have called for major... Read More.

Inspector: Chicago finance department lacks tools to collect $8.1 billion owed

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Chicago's inspector general says the city is owed at least $8.1 billion and lacks the tools to collect the money. ... Read More.

Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois House approves student cell phone ban

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Illinois House has approved a bill banning students from using cell phones during the school day. ... Read More.

Ex-Dem Rep. Stoneback can’t sue gun control group, current Rep. Olickal over NRA smears

Friday, April 17 by The Center Square

An Illinois gun control activist group and a current Illinois Democratic state lawmaker appear poised to ultimately prevail over a former Democratic state representative... Read More.

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Reentry housing bill draws support from advocates; debate centers on cost, public safety

Illinois proposal aims to improve detection of potentially staged deaths

Bachelor’s at Illinois community colleges may widen access, affordability

Illinois lawmakers seek to eliminate state diversity commission

Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally

Pritzker says of BUILD Plan for homes would not cost taxpayers

Illinois GOP aims to keep power plants open, increase charge transparency

Inspector: Chicago finance department lacks tools to collect $8.1 billion owed

Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois House approves student cell phone ban

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