Illinois Quick Hits: IDOL releases Labor Day report
(The Center Square) - According to the Illinois Department's 2026 Labor Day Report, the agency collected nearly $3.9 million in back wages... Read More.
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GOP rep, Pritzker targeted with AI photo, death threats
(The Center Square) - A Republican state lawmaker and the governor took a photo with a constituent at the DuQuoin State Fair after its... Read More.
Severe issues could wreck potential Chicago bankruptcy
(The Center Square) - Although a recent report on financial red flags said Chicago is on a path toward insolvency, Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon... Read More.
Illinois students being failed by low academic standards, lawmaker says
(The Center Square) - State Rep. Regan Deering is calling for greater accountability in Illinois schools following concerns about academic performance at Hillcrest High... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: State offers $35M to encourage transit use by students
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Board of Education announced on Friday that a total of $35... Read More.
Ex-NBA player Freedom sues Chicago Sky for removal, ban at Wintrust Arena
(Legal Newsline) - A former NBA player, who has indicated he wishes to play in the WNBA as a way of illustrating his support... Read More.
Rep on DCFS audit: ‘We’re failing kids’
(The Center Square) - After the Illinois Office of the Auditor General released a follow-up performance audit of the Department of Children and Family... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Gaming board renews Joliet casino license
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Gaming Board has renewed Hollywood Casino Joliet's license for four years to 2030.
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Elections board says it will follow state, federal law on mail-vote decision
(The Center Square) - As the fate of vote-by-mail in states across the country and the federal government's allowed involvement rests in the hands... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois Tourist spending rises to $50.2B
(The Center Square) - According to data provided by Tourism Economics, visitor spending in Illinois grew 3.5% to $50.2 billion in 2025.
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