Chicago officials pick apart parking meter deal, buyer’s ICE deportation ties
(The Center Square) - A private $2.53 billion sale of the parking meter system in Chicago was put under a microscope by city council... Read More.
Illinois
Illinois Quick Hits: Gas prices fall, remain higher than a year ago
(The Center Square) - AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has fallen about 60 cents in... Read More.
Illinois lawmaker promotes welfare water aid bill as critics raise concerns over federal expansion
(The Center Square) - A proposal to permanently restore a federal water assistance program is drawing criticism from policy analysts who say it would... Read More.
Taxpayer cost questions surround push for suicide prevention measures on I-74 Bridge
(The Center Square) - Suicide prevention advocates are renewing calls for safety measures on the Interstate 74 Bridge, arguing that barriers, crisis hotline signage... Read More.
Illinois sued over prediction market law imposing new taxes, regulations
(The Center Square) - A lawsuit against a new Illinois law taxing prediction markets has been filed in federal court, presenting a challenge state... Read More.
Accounting analyst: SEC should examine Illinois pension funding
(The Center Square) - Illinois is less tardy than usual with its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2025, but other states move... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago man arrested in connection with planned attack at White House
(The Center Square) - A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with a planned attack that allegedly targeted the Ultimate Fighting Championship event... Read More.
Ex-cops blast Chicago mayor’s new agency
(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is not saying exactly how much taxpayers will pay for his new Office of Gun Violence... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago reports increased visitor spending
(The Center Square) - Chicago's destination marketing organization says the city welcomed 56.8 million visitors in 2025 and generated a record-setting $21.5 billion in... Read More.
Illinois to see 4 new consumer protection laws enacted
(The Center Square) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was joined by state lawmakers and other officials Thursday to sign a four-bill package of legislation... Read More.
