Illinois
Pritzker, defendant in gun challenge, gave $2 million to two supreme court justices(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t just appear at the top as a defendant in the Macon County gun-ban challenge in front of the Illinois Supreme Court. He’s… Read More
Illinois, Second Amendment
Judge declares Illinois’ gun ban unconstitutional(The Center Square) – A Macon County judge has declared Illinois’ gun ban and registry unconstitutional, setting up a direct appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court. The move means the… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Judge takes under advisement a final order declaring Illinois gun ban unconstitutional(The Center Square) – A Macon County judge on Friday took under advisement a final order that would declare Illinois’ gun ban and registry unconstitutional. If Judge Rodney Forbes signs… Read More
Illinois, Uncategorized
The race for Chicago mayor’s office is down to its final two(The Center Square) – The final two candidates in the race to be Chicago’s next mayor will now make their final push before the April runoff. Former Chicago Public… Read More
Illinois
Chicago mayor election tight ahead of Tuesday’s primary; incumbent Lightfoot third in poll(The Center Square) – Chicago’s mayoral race likely will end up in an April runoff after Tuesday’s primary election. Nine candidates put their names on the ballot to be… Read More
Elections, Illinois
Measure would allow non-citizens to vote in Illinois school board elections(The Center Square) – Some see a measure at the statehouse as a threat to democracy by allowing non-citizens in Illinois to vote in school board elections. Others… Read More
Illinois, Legislature
Proposed legislation to require EV charging stations could make homes more expensive(The Center Square) – Proposed measures at the Illinois statehouse could require electric vehicle charging stations in the garage of new homes, a change one builder says would increase… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Federal judge in Illinois’ gun ban cases orders state to show ‘each and every item banned’(The Center Square) – Three federal lawsuits against Illinois’ gun ban made some movement Monday as a federal judge ordered a response from the state to show “each and every… Read More
Illinois
GOP lawmakers urge for policies to address Illinois’ increased energy costs(The Center Square) – Energy prices in Illinois are increasing and Republican lawmakers are blaming the governor's energy policies. This week, Ameren Illinois said its costs… Read More
Guns, Illinois
Illinois State Rifle Association files federal lawsuit against Pritzker’s gun ban(The Center Square) – The first federal lawsuit against Illinois’ gun ban and registry has been announced by the Illinois State Rifle Association. It follows two others that were filed… Read More
Illinois
Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees ready for governor(The Center Square) – A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state. Read More
Guns, Illinois
List of more than 170 banned guns in Illinois could grow; mandatory registration coming(The Center Square) – The list of about 170 different semi-automatic guns now banned in Illinois could change, with state police being granted the authority to update the list “as… Read More
Crime, Illinois
Prosecutors describe conspiracy in case against former Illinois House Speaker Madigan, others(The Center Square) – Prosectors outlined their case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and four other defendants in a legal motion that provides new details about the alleged… Read More
Elections, Illinois
More than 30,700 mail-in ballots in Illinois for November election were rejected; more fraud possible(The Center Square) – About 30,700 mail-in ballots in Illinois were rejected statewide in last year’s November election, according to preliminary data from the Illinois State Board of Elections. Read More
Illinois, Second Amendment
Gun rights activists in Illinois actually want an aggressive gun control bill that’s easier to kill in court(The Center Square) – With a lame duck session for the Illinois statehouse set to begin, all eyes were on what happens with a proposed gun ban. Read More
Courts, Illinois
‘Potential chaos’ after judge strikes down cashless bail in parts of Illinois(The Center Square) – After months of debate over the pros and cons of the criminal justice package known as the SAFE-T Act, a judge has ruled the ending… Read More
Census, Illinois
Illinois’ annual population loss is accelerating(The Center Square) – For the ninth consecutive year, Illinois lost population and the losses are accelerating. Overall, the United States grew by 0.4% over the past year that ended… Read More