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Fewer businesses of Illinois’ diversity-preferred group got state contracts last year
(The Center Square) - Fewer businesses that get diversity-related government priority in Illinois are getting contracts with the state, according…
Some blame taxes as Illinois grows on paper but loses residents
(The Center Square) – Illinois' population has continued to narrowly grow this year, despite a significant number of cities in…
Illinois quick hits: Cannabis company sued for alleged sexual harassment; Reparations class action suit to proceed; Disaster declaration approved for August 2025 storms
Cannabis company sued for alleged sexual harassment …
Rep: $111 million for community violence intervention is out of touch
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state lawmaker says Gov. J.B. Pritzker is out of touch for spending major tax…
IL committee advances speaker’s bill to restrict federal detention centers
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House Executive Committee has advanced legislation that would place restrictions on where federal detention…
Illinois Quick Hits: Report shows governor, comptroller differ on tax credit scholarships
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has indicated that he might not support a federal tax credit scholarship program…
Illinois school cell phone ban progresses as many districts already enforce policies
(The Center Square) – A bill banning students from using cell phones during the school day was unanimously recommended to…
White House calls on Pritzker to cooperate with ICE
(The Center Square) – The White House called on Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday to cooperate with immigration enforcement,…
State Police address FOID, cyber security audit findings
(The Center Square) – As his agency works to correct compliance findings by the state’s auditor general, Illinois State Police…
Illinois Quick Hits: Red Line funds ordered to be unfrozen
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is hailing a federal judge’s ruling that directs the Trump administration to…
Chicago can’t ditch airlines’ suit vs ‘disruptive’ paid sick leave rules
Saying it appears likely the city's sick leave ordinance would disrupt airlines' ability to function, a federal judge has rejected…
$4.4B budget request for new Illinois early childhood agency draws scrutiny
(The Center Square) – An agency focused on early childhood education created by state lawmakers in 2024 has made its…