Across Illinois|News|
GOP Focuses On Pritzker At State Fair Event
"J.B. Pritzker owns these taxes, he owns these tolls, the fees that we are taking more from working families every day,” Darren Bailey said.
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UIC Expected To Address Antisemitism Findings
The University of Illinois Chicago is expected to respond to an EEOC finding that the school discriminated against three faculty members.
Across Illinois|News|
Pritzker Declares 15-County Disaster Following Storms, Tornadoes
The declaration focuses on strong storms that hit different parts of the state in recent weeks.
Chicago, IL|News|
Republican To Offer Bears Stadium Bill, New Property Tax Initiatives
Rep. Dan Ugaste is introducing his own legislation to keep the team in Illinois as plans advance for a stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Across Illinois|News|
Bill To Let Felons Vote From Prison Draws Criticism From Republicans
House Bill 5414 would allow felons and other people in prison to have their voting rights restored just 21 days after conviction.
Across Illinois|News|
Poll Site Gun Ban Proposal Draws Pushback
Bill sponsors cite a rise in political violence around elections.
Niles-Morton Grove, IL|News|
Viral Goose Egg Case Fuels Debate Over Abortion
Video showed a woman allegedly removing Canada goose eggs from a nest near Golf Mill Mall in Niles, which is illegal under state law.
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Bill Would Force Employers To Pay Employees Regular Wages For Jury Duty
“The ridiculously low rates that we pay jurors for a day of service can really be a burden,” Sen. Robert Martwick said.
Chicago, IL|News|
Foxx: Prosecutors' ‘Silence' On Murder Exonerations Doesn't Mean ‘Innocent'
Foxx appeared to admit her office allowed some convicted of "heinous" crimes to be declared innocent despite believing they were guilty.
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Weighing A Ban On Sale Of Some Smoke Detectors Over Safety Concerns
"There's been 288 residential fire deaths in Illinois since 2023, since they should have stopped the sale:" Official
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Millionaire's Tax Moves Closer To November Ballot
The measure would implement a tax hike for those earning over $1 million.
Across Illinois|News|
Illinoisans To Pay For Other's Abortion Services Under Proposed Grant Program
Some health insurance policyholders could begin automatically funding a grant program providing abortion for under- and uninsured women.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Quick Hits: Southwest To Lay Off 107 As O'Hare Service Ends
Southwest announced last month that it would no longer operate at O’Hare.
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Has Most Government Units, But Consolidation Brings Challenges
A new report says Illinois is among the most fragmented states in the nation when it comes to local government.
Across Illinois|News|
Some Blame Taxes As Illinois Grows On Paper But Loses Residents
Illinois' population has continued to narrowly grow this year, despite a significant number of cities losing residents.
Evanston, IL|News|
Evanston Can't End Discrimination Lawsuit Over ‘Reparations'
Evanston can't end a class action lawsuit accusing the city of violating the Constitution by paying out millions to Black residents.
Across Illinois|News|
Female Prison Workers Can Sue IDOC Over Inmate Obscene Acts
A federal judge will let female Pontiac Correctional Center workers proceed with their class action accusing the state and Illinois Depa ...
Across Illinois|News|
Google Gemini Face Scans Violate IL Biometrics Law: Class Action
Google has been hit, again, by a class action lawsuit under Illinois' stringent biometrics privacy law.
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No New Trial To Overturn Johnson & Johnson's Talc Trial Win
A state appeals panel nixed a new trial for the estate of a woman whose family blamed talc products for her fatal ovarian cancer.
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Illinois Comptroller Democratic Primary Still Too Close To Call
The Democratic primary for Illinois Comptroller remained too close to call Wednesday morning.
