Illinois unemployment rate tops national average; state ends 2025 with fewer jobs
(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.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Iowa wants Illinois’ counties
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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.
Siri class action lawsuit greenlit, billions at stake
A judge has cleared the way for as many as 3 million Apple device users in Illinois to be included in a class action... Read More.
Entrepreneurs push back as Illinois city proposes new business registry
(The Center Square) - Despite existing state registration requirements, Pontiac officials are proposing a new local business registration program aimed at improving communication and... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker’s fiscal update blasts Trump administration
(The Center Square) - The Governor's Office of Management and Budget says tax provisions in the Big Beautiful Bill Act would reduce state revenue... Read More.
