Illinois Quick Hits: Illiois gas prices keep rising

April 7, 2026/

Spread the love

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The average gas price in Illinois has risen 89 cents per gallon in the last month.

According to AAA, the average Illinois price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $4.36 on Tuesday, up from $4.20 the previous Tuesday and $3.47 one month ago.

The national average on Tuesday was $4.14.

STATE MAKES TAX DEADLINE PUSH FOR GOVERNMENT HEALTH PLAN

State government officials say uninsured Illinoisans can still enroll in a health insurance plan through the annual tax filing process.

According to Get Covered Illinois, residents who check the health insurance box on their Illinois 1040 tax form will receive a notice outlining their projected eligibility for health coverage, including qualification for premium tax credits or Medicaid.

IDOC LAUNCHES EDUCATION PORTAL FOR INMATES

The Illinois Department of Corrections has announced the launch of a customized educational content portal on tablets for individuals in custody.

Current offerings on the Journey to Success portal include re-entry resources, law library resources and health education videos.

IDOC began rolling out tablets to its facilities in February 2025.

Latest News Stories

Speakers object to transgender athletes in girls sports

By Madeline ShannonThe Center Square As state track and field championships commenced Friday at Buchanan High School in Clovis, Calif., protesters set up across the street to take aim at...

Taxpayers group, economist praise Pratt’s plan for homelessness in LA

By Chris WoodwardThe Center Square Critics may not care for Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s plan to deal with the drug-addicted homeless population, but a taxpayers organization and an...

Almost 25,000 immigration arrests made in Florida

By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square Since Florida launched its immigration enforcement effort, Operation Tidal Wave, in February, nearly 25,000 arrests have been made statewide. “Florida will continue to use every...

Illinois Quick Hits: Unemployment numbers rise; Champaign job growth continues

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security,...

Filing lawsuits doesn’t immunize Gori vs asbestos fraud claims: New filing

By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square Saying "human tragedy is no license for fraud," a plastic pipes maker is urging a federal judge to reject the bid to...

Exxon, global agencies warn of oil price spike within weeks

By Brett RowlandThe Center Square A top ExxonMobil executive warned that oil prices could surge to between $150 and $160 per barrel within weeks as conflict in the Middle East...

Bondi defends Epstein files release, denies Trump involvement

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the U.S. Department of Justice’s release of files associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and did not answer...

Federal jury convicts Spokane ICE protesters as questions remain about local charges

By Tim ClouserThe Center Square The federal verdict is in, but the local fallout from Spokane’s June 2025 protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement is still playing out, with another...

Cost uncertainty follows prescription price cap bill in Senate

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Several Illinois Democrats have made a late-session push to create a state board that would impose price...

Trump making final determination on Iranian ceasefire deal

By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square A final determination is being made on whether the U.S. and Iran will agree to a memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire for...

Nevada candidates call for fraud enforcement, healthcare aid

By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Editor's note: This is part of a series previewing the congressional and statewide races in the Nevada primary election, set for June 9. The election...

Sherill calls on ICE to close New Jersey detention center

By Chris WadeThe Center Square New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling on the Trump administration to shut down a Newark ICE detention facility that has been rocked by violent...

Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago mayor, delegation meet pope

By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says joining the city’s faith community and Pope Leo XIV for multi-faith prayer...

USDA plan rallies around American cotton farmers

By Alan WootenThe Center Square America lost its top rank for cotton production in the middle of the last century, its mark as the top exporter to Brazil three years...

Manhattan Board Approves Federal Grant Plan and Teacher Evaluation Agreement

Manhattan School District 114 Meeting | May 13, 2026 Article Summary: The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education on Tuesday, May 13, 2026, approved its 2026-2027 Consolidated District Plan...

« Previous
1
…
6
7
8
9
10
…
185
Next »