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 SAFE-T Act after a... Read More.
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Illinois pauses redistricting effort after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) - Illinois has paused a legislative redistricting effort after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker promises... Read More.
U.S. gas prices at 4-year high as oil exports hit new record
(The Center Square) - United States gasoline prices pushed higher for the sixth consecutive day Wednesday, reaching $4.23 a gallon, as federal data released... Read 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 to blame.
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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 by state tax incentives,... Read More.
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 state government officials have... Read More.
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 in prison and ordered... Read More.
Cook County Judge Lyke’s decisions allowed accused cop killer to be free
As Cook County's courts begin the process of trying accused cop killer Alphonso Talley, attention has turned to questions over how it was that... Read More.
Age checks, algorithm regulations proposed to shield Illinois kids online
(The Center Square) - Children's safety online has been an issue of interest for lawmakers in Springfield this year, with dozens of bills introduced... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: $60M sports complex opens in Springfield
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a new sports complex in Springfield will bring in an estimated $25 million of annual economic... Read More.
