Theis abruptly retires from IL Supreme Court; Tailor to replace
Illinois will have a new state Supreme Court justice at the end of January, after Justice Mary Jane Theis announced her sudden retirement from... Read More.
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WATCH: State sues Trump admin over enforcement tactics; No tax on tips proposal filed
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop discusses the latest lawsuit Attorney General... Read More.
Dems move to almost entirely block fed immigration enforcement in IL
After enacting state laws forbidding local police from cooperating with federal immigration efforts, and after winning a court case blocking President Donald Trump from... Read More.
Allstate homeowners rate hike sparks debate over Illinois insurance oversight
(The Center Square) - Illinois homeowners could see their insurance bills rise again after Allstate filed a $58 million rate increase affecting nearly 300,000... Read More.
Illinois interstate shootings decline
(The Center Square) - State police say the number of shootings on Illinois interstates dropped 31% to a total of 61 in 2025, down... Read More.
Bridge payment a ‘bandage,’ Illinois farmers say
(The Center Square) - An Illinois corn grower says the $12 billion taxpayer funded bridge payment the Trump administration announced will do some good,... Read More.
Illinois congressman hails health care win, experts question Senate path, costs
(The Center Square) - An Illinois congressman praised a bipartisan House vote extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, framing the legislation as a victory... Read More.
GOP senator wants budget transparency; Dems describe open process
(The Center Square) - As Illinois state senators return to Springfield, Democrats and Republicans disagree over the level of transparency in the state's budget... Read More.
Illinois Supreme Court justice to retire
(The Cetner Square) - Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis has announced her retirement from the Illinois Supreme Court, effective Jan. 29.
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Even with new rule, Illinois lawmakers could restrict inmate mail scanning
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has a permanent rule in place for electronic mail processing, but state lawmakers could... Read More.
