Illinois News
Illinois quick hits: WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square WARN Act reporting shows 1,600 job losses in October The Illinois...
Pritzker, alders oppose Chicago tax plans, property tax hike could be next
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – As the Chicago City Council considers 2026...
WATCH: Lawmakers call out Pritzker for lack of transparency with budget cuts
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers say they are not getting...
Illinois quick hits: Illinois House members vote along party lines; More than 40% of CPS teachers missed 10 or more school days; State Treasurer says Bright Start earns gold
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Illinois House members vote along party lines Illinois U.S. House members...
Glock: Judge’s OK of Chicago’s anti-gun lawsuit questionable, at best
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square Firearms maker Glock is asking for permission to appeal a Cook County...
Illinois quick hits: DHS responds to migrant release order
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square DHS responds to migrant release order The U.S. Department of Homeland...
Pritzker disagrees with Durbin on vote to end shutdown
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he is disappointed...
Pritzker open to conversation with Trump on alderman’s immigration proposal
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A letter from a Chicago alderman to...
Expert: Illinois’ outdated tax law leaves homeowners, taxpayers on the hook
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois remains the only state that...
Illinois quick hits: Midway Blitz nabs nine drunk drivers; Madigan prosecutor to depart
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Midway Blitz nabs nine drunk drivers The Department of Homeland Security...
Lawmakers divided after federal complaint targets student mental health screening law
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are responding after America...
Normal, IL fire and EMS challenges highlight need for statewide task force
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A planned relocation of Normal’s Fire...
Analysis: Chicago among worst cities to drive in
By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (THE Center Square) – Republican Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure...
Illinois quick hits: Bailey to stay in governor’s race
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Bailey to stay in governor's race Republican candidate Darren Bailey has...
Report: Less than half of CPS students performing at grade level
By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois Policy Institute policy analyst Hannah...
WATCH: IL comptroller candidates focus on transparency, timely reporting
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Transparency is a key talking point for...
Democratic senators under fire explain why they supported GOP bill to end shutdown
By Thérèse Boudreaux | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – After breaking from the rest of the...
Giannoulias ramps up campaign for state regulation of auto premiums
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has...
