Guns, Illinois
Federal judge’s ruling against California gun ban could impact Illinois case(The Center Square) – Plaintiffs challenging Illinois’ gun ban hope a ruling out of a California federal court plays a role in the potential outcome in Illinois. Illinois Gov. J.B. Read More
Crime, Illinois
Cash bail ended Monday in Illinois; Here’s what both sides are saying(The Center Square) – Monday begins the end of money bond in the state of Illinois and views vary on whether it will improve the state’s criminal justice system. The… Read More
Education, Illinois
Some Illinois parents would quit job to home school if school choice program not extended(The Center Square) – Some Illinois parents say they will opt for home schooling over public schools if the state chooses not to extend the Invest In Kids school choice… Read More
Illinois, Missouri
Illinois lawmakers react to Missouri law restricting transgender procedures(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he will support any family who moves to Illinois from Missouri after a new law in the Show Me State bans procedures… Read More
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Illinoisans pay more for household bills than those in most other states(The Center Square) – Illinoisans are paying above the national average for the most essential household bills. The bill paying assistance company doxo found that residents… Read More
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Illinois gun owners await firearm registry rules from state police(The Center Square) – Gun owners are anxiously awaiting rules to be released by Illinois State Police for the registry that is required as part of Illinois’ gun and magazine… Read More
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GOP lawmakers call for ethics reform special session following another guilty verdict(The Center Square) – With another black eye on Illinois politics with the conviction of Michael Madigan’s former chief of staff, Republicans are calling for changes. Tim Mapes was convicted of… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Gun rights group files legal challenge to Illinois law inviting lawsuits against industry(The Center Square) – Just days after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure allowing lawsuits against firearms industry members for a variety of things, the law is… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s gun and magazine ban(The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun and magazine ban remains in place after being upheld by a split Illinois Supreme Court. The anticipated ruling in the case brought by… Read More
Education, Illinois
Some question taxpayer cost of Illinois law mandating full day kindergarten(The Center Square) – Future kindergartners in Illinois will be spending more time in the classroom. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law requiring school districts to… Read More
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Pritzker signs more than 130 bills, including allowing non-citizens to be police(The Center Square) – More than 130 bills were signed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Friday, including one opening up policing to non-citizens. Pritzker held a bill-signing ceremony for a… Read More
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Amid push to raise Illinois’ wage for tipped workers, study shows servers’ tips would decrease(The Center Square) – As the calls for raising the tipped minimum wage grow louder in Illinois, a new study reveals raising the tipped minimum wage has a significant negative impact on… Read More
Education, Illinois
‘Districts are not being honest’: Critics argue Illinois graduation rates hide unprepared students(The Center Square) – Illinois saw its highest graduation rate in more than a decade last year, according to the Illinois Report Card. Yet critics are wondering if the state’s… Read More
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Illinois measure makes noncitizens’ driver’s licenses same as citizens’(The Center Square) – A bill queued for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk would modify Illinois’ driver’s licenses for noncitizen migrants to be similar to all other standard state IDs. On… Read More
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Census data contradicts Pritzker’s claims that Illinois is growing(The Center Square) – Illinois residents continue to leave the state, according to the most recent U.S. Census data. One analyst says some residents are going for warmer weather, while… Read More
Economy, Illinois
Illinois hotels continue to struggle hiring and retaining workers(The Center Square) – As the hotel industry continues to rebound from the crippling COVID-19 pandemic, worker shortages remain a challenge. The hotel industry is making a push to hire… Read More
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Call for ethics reforms in Illinois following guilty verdicts in the ComEd bribery case(The Center Square) – The calls for ethics reforms in Illinois politics are growing louder following the conviction of four former Commonwealth Edison associates and lobbyists in a bribery… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Federal judge blocks Illinois’ gun and magazine ban while case continues(The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is on hold after a federal judge in the Southern District of Illinois ruled in favor of a preliminary injunction. Read More
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Illinois Freedom Caucus wants ethics investigation over voting ‘shenanigans’(The Center Squar) – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling for an ethics investigation into what one member called “shenanigans.” Late Friday, March 24, the Illinois House was in the… Read More
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Lap dogs for Illinois drivers could lead to $50 fine with new legislation(The Center Square) – Legislation advancing at the Illinois statehouse would get motorists in hot water for letting their pet ride on the driver’s lap. House… Read More