Poll: Inflation tops voter concerns, national debt near the bottom
(The Center Square) - Inflation ranks among the top three issues for 46% of registered voters, a nine-point climb since March, while the national... Read More.
Illinois
Pritzker says housing supply, affordability plan may be delayed
(The Center Square) - Leaders in Illinois are suggesting a package of legislation aimed at increasing housing affordability and supply in the state may... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate drops to 4.6%
(The Center Square) - Citing data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said on Friday that the... Read More.
Johnson pushes for taxes, local power from state ahead of budget
(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is again pushing for the city to put in place new sources of revenue to make... Read More.
Report: Illinois gets an F for financial health
(The Center Square) - Illinois is one of four states that received a failing grade on the 2026 Financial State of the States report,... Read More.
Disagreement remains over data center legislation
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there is disagreement about data center legislation, but he expects a bill to be ready for... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: ICC approves cut to Nicor’s rate hike request
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a settlement striking $139.2 million from Northern Illinois Gas Co.'s rate request for natural... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Congressman says he was at temple targeted in mass shooting attempt
(The Center Square) - Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, says he and his family were worshipping at a Hindu temple in Aurora last... Read More.
Illinois taxpayers foot $10M bill to forgive $1.4B in medical debt
(The Center Square) - Cook County and state of Illinois officials gathered Thursday to announce roughly $1.4 billion in medical debt has been cancelled... Read More.
Pritzker says Bears get to pick stadium site
(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he does not get to choose where the Chicago Bears will have a new stadium.
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