Illinois quick hits: Unemployment estimates little changed; State Fair discounted ticket sales

October 28, 2025

Unemployment estimates little changed The…

Ex-CPS investigator says smeared as ‘racist,’ fired over corruption probes

October 28, 2025

A Hispanic former deputy corruption investigator has accused the Chicago Public Schools of firing her because she refused to relent…

October 27, 2025

Group criticizes elections board vote …

October 27, 2025

(The Center Square) – Fall veto session is scheduled to resume Tuesday for lawmakers at the Illinois Capitol. …

October 27, 2025

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois lawmakers are having conversations about changing the state’s congressional map. …

September 20, 2025

(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois will be defending its gun and magazine ban Monday in front of…

September 19, 2025

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump says Chicago needs big, strong soldiers to get the city into shape. …

September 19, 2025

(The Center Square) – Some consumer advocates say battery storage legislation would help reduce energy price spikes, but others say…

September 19, 2025

ICE protests in Broadview Protesters…

September 19, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the…

September 18, 2025

(The Center Square) – Statehouse Republicans are calling for reform of the Pretrial Fairness Act as Illinois faces the potential…

September 18, 2025

Unemployment down The unemployment rate…