SPRINGFIELD – Even though Gov. J.B. Pritzker has yet to sign the budget bill lawmakers just passed, the Illinois State Board of Education is seeking applicants for some of the new money contained in that bill. Read moreState board of education looking for new providers in preschool ‘deserts’
Communities around Illinois continue to forge ahead with spending federal COVID-19 relief tax dollars as rumblings from Washington hint at a possible claw back of funds. Read morePullback of COVID funds?
The Drones as First Responders Act has passed the Illinois General Assembly to allow police agencies to use drones to monitor large special events, like parades and festivals. Read moreIllinois police agencies can use drones to monitor certain large events with approved legislation
A ruling by the nation’s highest court is being called a victory for Illinois farmers. Read moreA victory for farmers as high court rules on wetlands
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Memorial Day holiday. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday. Read moreLanes reopening where possible for Memorial Day travel
Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Kay O'Brien gave a keynote address on the subject of success Tuesday at Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership & Luncheon held at Olivet Nazarene University. Read moreJustice Mary Kay O'Brien speaks on leadership, community and success
Statement of Bishop Ronald A. Hicks on the Illinois Attorney General’s Report on Catholic Clergy Sexual Abuse of Minors Read moreStatement from Diocese of Joliet on clergy sexual abuse report
An Illinois attorney general's office investigation released today found 451 Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 2,000 children over a 70-year period, which was more than four times the 103 individuals the church named in 2018. Read moreCatholic clergy sexually abused Illinois kids far more often than church acknowledged, state finds
If the governor signs the bill, it will direct the Illinois Department of Transportation to create a list of qualifications for proposals to build a cargo airport in Peotone. Read moreIllinois quick hits: Peotone airport bill advances
Income migration continues to hamper high tax states like Illinois. Data from the Internal Revenue Service shows an increased number of wealthy people leaving Illinois in 2021. Read moreEconomist says loss of wealth will hamper Illinois' future economic condition
A single justice of the U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing whether to block Illinois’ assault weapons ban from being enforced while the case is being heard in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Read moreU.S. Supreme Court justice considering action on Illinois’ assault weapons ban
An Illinois climatologist says the state has seen an odd start to this year’s severe weather. Read moreTornado alley to include Illinois?
A measure to remove an exemption for rideshare companies and group them with other common carriers like taxi cabs is advancing at the Illinois State Capitol. Read moreMeasure impacting rideshare companies passes Illinois Senate
The assault weapons ban that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law in January is back in force after a federal appeals court on Thursday blocked a temporary injunction that a lower court judge in East St. Louis issued on April 28. Read moreAssault weapons ban back in place for now after appellate court’s order
A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three ex-lobbyists and the former CEO of electric utility Commonwealth Edison for their involvement in an alleged bribery scheme aimed at longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read more‘ComEd Four’ found guilty on all counts in bribery trial tied to ex-Speaker Madigan
An interstate highway in Illinois reopened Tuesday after a windstorm that kicked up clouds of blinding dust from farm fields and led to crashes that killed at least six people and injured dozens more, police said. Read moreIllinois highway reopens after dust storm crashes kill 6
A federal judge in East St. Louis issued an order Friday blocking enforcement of Illinois’ ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines until a lawsuit challenging the law is resolved. Read moreSouthern Illinois judge temporarily blocks assault weapons ban
The faculty and staff union at Governors State University voted this week to ratify its new contract, which includes a 14% raise over three years, among other benefits. Read moreGovernors State University faculty union ratifies contract
The Chicago Bears selected Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright with the No. 10 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday, giving quarterback Justin Fields more protection after trading back one spot with Philadelphia. Read moreChicago Bears draft Tennessee OT Darnell Wright at No. 10
When the former CEO of Commonwealth Edison was interviewed by federal prosecutors and agents in September 2019, she denied knowing the substance of the case the government was building against her and her colleagues. Read moreEx-ComEd CEO can't remember wiretapped call
Lawmakers from an Illinois House committee hosted mayors from all over the state to discuss a possible increase in the Local Government Distributive Fund. Read moreMore income tax coming home?
Two newly-elected justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, Mary Kay O’Brien and Elizabeth Rochford, have declined to recuse themselves from a case challenging the state’s recently passed ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Read moreDemocratic justices won’t step aside from assault weapons case
Last week Olivet announced a new financial aid package, that will offer zero tuition for many Illinois students at the school, and 37% of Illinois families will qualify for the zero tuition plan. Read moreOlivet announces zero tuition for Illinois students in need
Brandon Johnson, a union organizer and former teacher, was elected Chicago mayor on Tuesday, a major victory for the party's progressive wing as the nation's third-largest city grapples with high crime and financial challenges. Read moreJohnson elected Chicago mayor in victory for progressives
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