Illinois News
Voting rights group warns CA redistricting push could undermine trust in IL
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (THE CENTer Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging...
Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate jumps to record high levels
By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – With Chicago’s downtown office vacancy rate...
Trump blasts cost overruns at Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago is back in the mind of...
Illinois quick hits: Get Covered Illinois premiums to spike
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square Get Covered Illinois premiums to spike The Get Covered Illinois division...
Aldermen oppose Chicago mayor’s ‘punishing’ head tax proposal
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (THE CENTer SQUAre) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he wants...
Estimated power demand will outstrip supply by 2032
By Lauren Jessop | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The impact on electricity demand from...
Illinois approves $1.5B transit package, funding for long-delayed projects
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion...
Illinois quick hits: State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations; Tax Foundation says mayor’s proposal would hinder employment;
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations The Illinois Environmental...
Judge bars ICE from acting against ‘protestors,’ ‘rapid response’ activists
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square A Chicago federal judge has barred federal agents from U.S. Border Patrol...
Report: IL public schools show low academic proficiency, higher taxpayer funding
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The CEnter Square) – The latest education statistics indicate stagnant proficiency...
Union Pacific to ask appeals court for biometrics lawsuit exemption
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square Though he has said he believes the company's position would lead to...
Illinois quick hits: Notices of affected flights; injunction issued over ICE force
By The Center SquareThe Center Square Notices of affected flights Chicago-based United Airlines is promising to let passengers know “as...
Pritzker watching redistricting debate as GOP grapples with filibuster
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In the aftermath of Tuesday’s elections in...
Chicago mayor: IL legislature has ‘more work to do’ on tax increases
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to see...
Chicago pension, debt services costs among highest in country
By Glenn Minnis | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago’s budget has grown by nearly...
WATCH: DCFS still looking for missing children numbers; Pritzker on elections results
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus...
Illinois quick hits: DHS ordered to address ICE facility conditions; Garcia explains retirement decision
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square DHS ordered to address ICE facility conditions A U.S. District Court...
Illinois quick hits: $20 million for Alton housing project; alleged migrant assaults reported
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square $20 million for Alton housing project Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the...
