Sheriffs: ‘Assault weapon’ bans endanger law-abiding citizens
(Legal Newsline) - Organizations representing thousands of sheriffs across the U.S. are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down so-called "assault weapon" bans... Read More.
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Rest stops under fire as Labor Day weekend nears
(The Center Square) - Illinois motorists are paying more in gas taxes, tolls and other fees while encountering closed rest stops, prompting criticism from... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Du Quoin fire rekindles
(The Center Square) - Du Quoin officials are asking the public to avoid the Main Street area after a multi-alarm fire rekindled overnight.
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Judge: Illinois prescription drug ‘affordability’ law contradicts federal rules
(Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has shelved Illinois' new so-called Prescription Drug Affordability Act, finding the state law almost certainly conflicts with federal... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago extends free internet program for public school families
(The Center Square) - Chicago officials have announced the extension of a free, high-speed internet program for eligible Chicago Public Schools families in the... Read More.
Board questions clerk’s spending, then appropriates more
(The Center Square) - DuPage County board members are questioning increased spending by the county clerk's office, after the clerk said the board underfunded... Read More.
Local hike on Springfield hotels ups rate to second highest in state
(The Center Square) - A new tax set to be imposed will soon make hotel rooms in Springfield the second-most taxed in the state,... Read More.
Pritzker, federal officials target screen safety
(The Center Square) - As the federal government takes a closer look at funding for telecommunications and internet services, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says it's... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: S&P Global joins Fitch by raising Illinois bond rating
(The Cente Square) - Illinois has earned its second credit rating upgrade in less than a week, as S&P Global Ratings raised the state's... Read More.
McLean Co. auditor faces call to resign from own party amid performance issues
(The Center Square) - A Central Illinois elected county auditor has been asked to step down after a series of finance issues occurred under... Read More.
