Elections board says it will follow state, federal law on mail-vote decision
(The Center Square) - As the fate of vote-by-mail in states across the country and the federal government's allowed involvement rests in the hands... Read More.
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Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois Tourist spending rises to $50.2B
(The Center Square) - According to data provided by Tourism Economics, visitor spending in Illinois grew 3.5% to $50.2 billion in 2025.
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Bill would shift high school transfer eligibility decisions
(The Center Square) - The Illinois High School Association has concerns about new legislation that would allow decisions about transfer students' athletic eligibility to... Read More.
Cardinal, nuns challenge assisted suicide law
(The Center Square0 - The Catholic archbishop of Chicago, two orders of nuns and a rural pharmacist filed a lawsuit against Illinois on Thursday... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Applications open for state-funded diverse apprenticeship program
(The Center Square) - State officials say $25 million in taxpayer funds for the sixth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program will increase... Read More.
Ammons wants case delayed due to general election duties
(The Center Square) - A Central Illinois state lawmaker and her husband, both being tried in federal court for charges related to her time... Read More.
Sheriffs: ‘Assault weapon’ bans endanger law-abiding citizens
(Legal Newsline) - Organizations representing thousands of sheriffs across the U.S. are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down so-called "assault weapon" bans... Read More.
Rest stops under fire as Labor Day weekend nears
(The Center Square) - Illinois motorists are paying more in gas taxes, tolls and other fees while encountering closed rest stops, prompting criticism from... Read More.
Illinois Quick Hits: Du Quoin fire rekindles
(The Center Square) - Du Quoin officials are asking the public to avoid the Main Street area after a multi-alarm fire rekindled overnight.
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Judge: Illinois prescription drug ‘affordability’ law contradicts federal rules
(Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has shelved Illinois' new so-called Prescription Drug Affordability Act, finding the state law almost certainly conflicts with federal... Read More.
