Illinois budget sweeps $5 million from 911 fund, concerning law enforcement
(The Center Square) – The new budget Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeps $5 million out of the statewide 9-1-1 fund to start up a new number for mental health emergencies. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police
New Illinois law incentivizes the use of biodiesel fuel
(The Center Square) – Illinois soybean farmers received a boost after a new law hit the books that will incentivize increasing blends of biodiesel. Under current law, diesel blends of over 10% biodiesel (B11) are exempt from
Report: School Districts Turn To Police Citations For Student Discipline
A new investigative report finds that school districts around Illinois may be trying to circumvent state laws that place limits on student discipline, by bringing in police to write tickets for various minor offenses. ProPublica and
Nonprofit Group Signs Contract For Environmental Study At Pillsbury Site
The non-profit owners of the former Pillsbury Mills site have signed a contract for the Phase Two environmental study that they hope will open the door for grants to pay for cleanup of the site and demolition
Miller Says Trump Coming To Illinois To Campaign For Her
Former President Donald Trump may come to Illinois in the weeks ahead to campaign for Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller in her GOP primary battle against another Republican incumbent, Rodney Davis. Trump hosted a fundraiser for Miller
Ceremony Honors Workers Who Died On The Job, Including Murdered DCFS Employee
A ceremony in Springfield has paid tribute to workers who have lost their lives on the job… including a DCFS caseworker who was murdered while making a home visit early this year. Thursday’s event at the
Mayor’s Awards For The Arts Monday Night
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now The 21st Mayor’s Awards For The Arts are coming up on Monday night at the Hoogland Center For The Arts at 5:30pm. The awards will be presented by both the Springfield
Op-Ed: New economic report highlights the real cost of lawsuit abuse in Illinois
If you think times are tough at the gas pump or grocery store right now, you’re in for a shock when you read the latest Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) Economic Impact Report for Illinois. According to
Pritzker’s trip to U.N. climate conference cost Illinois taxpayers at least $14,000
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s trip to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow cost Illinois taxpayers at least $14,284.15. Pritzker joined five other governors as part of the U.S. Climate Alliance, a group
Illinois quick hits: Inmate transfers, Meta expanding, remembering fallen workers
Inmate transfers still slow COVID-19 is still affecting inmate intake at the Illinois Department of Corrections from county jails. County jails in Illinois are continuing to house convicted inmates longer than 10 days following a conviction of