Hundreds of Uber drivers demand union-permitting bill move in Springfield
(The Center Square) - Nearly 400 drivers for platforms like Uber and Lyft appeared at the Illinois Capitol, where they urged lawmakers to move... Read More.
Illinois
Summons issued to ISP, AG Cook County in FOID challenge
(The Center Square) - Officials with the Illinois State Police, attorney general's office and Cook County state's attorney have been summoned in a case... Read More.
War of words reignites with Trump, Pritzker, Bailey
(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump has resumed his war of words with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who responded by criticizing Republican gubernatorial... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Bill offering CTE alternative clears senate committee
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Senate Education Committee has advanced legislation that would allow high school students to take Career Technical Education classes... Read More.
After-school program orgs seek $70M in new state grants to cover gap from fed cuts
(The Center Square) - A coalition of nonprofit organizations that provide after-school and summer programs for Illinois students is warning their services may suffer... Read More.
Group files federal lawsuit against Illinois’ gun owner ID law
(The Center Square) - A new challenge to Illinois' requirement for gun owners to have a state police-issued license has been filed in federal... Read More.
State Supreme Court hears arguments over Uber forced arbitration
(The Center Square) - Four years after two men - an Uber driver and a passenger - died in a car wreck on the... Read More.
Chicago committee approves $5M for public school project
(The Center Square) - Chicago aldermen are planning to spend more tax increment financing dollars on Chicago Public Schools, even though CPS employees owe... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Group files lawsuit against gun owner ID law
(The Center Square) - A new challenge to Illinois' requirement for gun owners to have a state police-issued license has been filed in federal... Read More.
Pritzker touts EV plant in Normal, Bailey says taxpayers bear the burden
(The Center Square) - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Rivian is the best electric vehicle maker in the world, but his Republican challenger says... Read More.
