Illinois

Lawmakers join Chicago Teachers Union to push for more school funding

Tuesday, February 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - State lawmakers have introduced legislation backed by the Chicago Teachers Union to immediately increase evidence-based funding and additional public school... Read More.

Illinois proposal makes businesses financially liable for climate change

Tuesday, February 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A proposal to create an Illinois Climate Change Superfund is drawing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers who warn it would... Read More.

Illinois Quick Hits: Statewide bag tax proposed

Tuesday, February 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, has proposed legislation to impose a 10-cent fee on carryout bags at retail establishments,... Read More.

Illinois unemployment rate tops national average; state ends 2025 with fewer jobs

Monday, February 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Illinois State Rep. Chris Miller argues numbers tell the story as new U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data highlight the... Read More.

Illinois Quick Hits: Iowa wants Illinois’ counties

Monday, February 9 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - An Iowa state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would establish a committee to study the potential transfer of one or... Read More.

Illinois eyes smarter park funding: handicap accessibility gets priority

Saturday, February 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Illinois lawmakers are proposing a change to the way state parks receive funding, one that could give taxpayers more bang... Read More.

Gas prices projected to rise if Pritzker fails to act on E10 waiver

Saturday, February 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Gas prices have dropped across the country in recent months, but the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is warning that... Read More.

Illinois Quick Hits: CTA passenger set on fire in November leaves hospital

Saturday, February 7 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A Chicago Transit Authority train passenger says she has been released from the hospital more than two months after a... Read More.

WATCH: IL Senate GOP proposes SAFE-T Act changes for domestic violence violations

Friday, February 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran says his caucus has proposed changes to the SAFE-T Act that are hyper-focused on... Read More.

Illinois open-burn bill ignites capitol clash

Friday, February 6 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A proposal aimed at giving local fire protection districts more oversight of open burning in unincorporated areas has sparked controversy... Read More.

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Lawmakers join Chicago Teachers Union to push for more school funding

Illinois proposal makes businesses financially liable for climate change

Illinois Quick Hits: Statewide bag tax proposed

Illinois unemployment rate tops national average; state ends 2025 with fewer jobs

Illinois Quick Hits: Iowa wants Illinois’ counties

Illinois eyes smarter park funding: handicap accessibility gets priority

Gas prices projected to rise if Pritzker fails to act on E10 waiver

Illinois Quick Hits: CTA passenger set on fire in November leaves hospital

WATCH: IL Senate GOP proposes SAFE-T Act changes for domestic violence violations

Illinois open-burn bill ignites capitol clash

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