Illinois Venezuelans face economic ‘double whammy’
(The Center Square) - An Illinois Venezuelan Alliance leader says inflation is a double whammy for members of his community.
... Read More.
News
Feds seek to join case to halt Evanston black ‘reparations’ payments
The Justice Department is jumping into court against the city of Evanston, lending the heft of the federal government to a lawsuit challenging the... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Fuel price drops below $4.25, still higher than in 2025
(The Center Square) - AAA's average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois dropped to $4.24 on Friday, down from $5.05... Read More.
Disability-rights advocates sue Illinois over physician-assisted suicide law
(The Center Square) - A law that is set to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Illinois is being challenged by disability-rights advocates and organizations in... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker signs bill creating new state agency
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation elevating the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission to the cabinet-level Illinois Department of Disability... Read More.
‘No kings’ at $830 million Obama Center opening
(The Center Square) - Former President Barack Obama has opened his presidential center in Chicago by saying the United States was not created for... Read More.
Taxpayers paying $50 million+ for Chicago-owned bus station
(The Center Square) - Taxpayers are expected to fork over at least $50 million for Chicago to own and operate a Greyhound bus terminal.
... Read More.
Chicago discards proposed ban on unregulated ‘sweepstakes machines’
(The Center Square) - The Chicago City Council voted down a proposed ban on a type of prevalent gaming machines, which are not regulated... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate remains more than 5%
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced on Thursday that the state's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.1% in May.
... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Cook County announces $20M in CVI spending
(The Center Square) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced $20 million of taxpayer funding for community violence intervention.
... Read More.
