40 additional briefs filed in SCOTUS case challenging state and local gun bans
(The Center Square) - New amicus briefs are in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in the case challenging gun and magazine bans in... Read More.
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Four downstate work camps to close despite past promises, lawmaker says
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Department of Corrections plans to close four downstate work camps, which provide low-level offenders a chance to work... Read More.
Pritzker says head tax signals employers to not hire
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker has reiterated his opposition to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal to impose a monthly head tax on... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-suburban school board president indicted in fraud scheme
(The Center Square) - The former president of the East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education is charged with three counts of fraud... Read More.
Johnson’s budget provides big raises along with tax hikes
(The Center Square) - Along with new taxes and tax increases, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $17.6 billion budget proposal for 2027 includes five-figure raises... Read More.
Durkin campaign filing raises questions about lobbyist contributions, PAC power in Illinois
(The Center Square) - Former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin's reactivated campaign committee is raising questions about the political influence former lawmakers retain... Read More.
Illinois early vote tops 1 million
(The Center Square) - Illinois saw 1.16 million early ballots cast as of Wednesday, roughly on par with the previous midterm election's early vote... Read More.
Representation, taxation drive new state movement
(The Center Square) - Representation and taxation are behind a ballot referendum in 12 Illinois counties to consider breaking off from Cook County and... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Fuel prices tick down after surge
(The Center Square) - Fuel prices dipped overnight in Illinois after AAA reported increases earlier this week. T
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Illinois Quick Hits: Man convicted of sexually assaulting minor gets 3 years for reentry
(The Center SquarE) - A Mexican national previously convicted of sexually assaulting a minor and attempting to possess child pornography has been sentenced to... Read More.
