Group says 'zombie' state boards and commissions undermine public trust
(The Center Square) - Zombie state boards and commissions undermine public trust, according to an organization dedicated to a "more ethical" Illinois government. According to recent data from Township Officials of Illin...
17h ago
State immigration advocates plot strategy for Trump's deportation plans
(The Center Square) - Illinois Immigrant and Refugee Rights senior official Fred Tsao is leading the charge as his organization plots strategy to President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plans. Incoming border czar To...
18h ago
Illinois quick hits: Party City closing all stores; weather radio requirement; airport announcements
Party City closing After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is closing all of its stores, including dozens in Illinois. The company's CEO told corporate employees in a meeting that Party City is "winding down" oper...
Dec 20, 2024
Illinois board approves two grid plans but slashes rate hike requests
(The Center Square) - A consumer watchdog group is applauding rate hike reductions for two Illinois utilities, but said more work is needed. The Illinois Commerce Commission approved revised grid plans from Commonwealth...
Dec 20, 2024
Petitioner wants local control of Illinois solar, wind projects returned
(The Center Square) - Some Illinoisans are opposed to the use of farmland for the purpose of solar and wind projects. Patricia Malcolm said a recent state law enacted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker took away the power of local g...
Dec 20, 2024
Illinois quick hits: Vigil held for Mahomet victims; Big Lots closing all remaining stores
Vigil held for Mahomet victims A candlelight vigil was held Thursday in Mahomet to commemorate the lives of three people murdered in the central Illinois community. A suspect in the shootings was located in Berwyn where...
Dec 20, 2024
Defense to resume after holiday for Madigan bribery, racketeering trial
(The Center Square) - Jurors are off until next year at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain. The court is in recess until Dec. 30, when Jud...
Dec 19, 2024
Illinois quick hits: $820 million granted for sustainable aviation fuel; new specialty license plates next year
$20 million electric school bus grant announced The Illinois State Board of Education has announced it has been awarded a nearly $20 million grant from the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. ISBE will distribute g...
Dec 19, 2024
Illinois appeals court hears challenge to Illinois' gun ID law
(The Center Square) - Whether Illinois' Firearm Owner's ID card is constitutional is now up to a state appellate court. Illinois is one of only a handful of states that requires individuals to have a specific permit or ...
Dec 19, 2024
Report finds Illinois with over $200 billion in total liabilities
(The Center Square) - A public policy think tank this week released a tool that provides debt and spending insights for state and local governments and it doesn't paint a pretty picture of Illinois. The tool provides de...
Dec 19, 2024
