Report: Irvin Said Charges Against Girlfriend ”Would Be Taken Care Of”
More controversy for Republican candidate for governor Richard Irvin. The Chicago Tribune reports that Irvin came to the scene when his then-girlfriend was arrested following an altercation with a security guard at a cannabis dispensary. A
Weekend Events To Create Travel Challenges In Downtown Springfield
Get ready for a busy weekend in downtown Springfield… and some traffic disruption because of it. Several major downtown events will lead to road closures over the weekend. It begins Friday afternoon, when Washington Street between
Possible summertime rolling blackouts a concern for Illinois manufacturers
(The Center Square) – A leading advocate for Illinois manufacturers is worried about price hikes and energy shortages this summer and into the future. “There is going to be a capacity shortage and we’ve seen warnings from
Illinois schools demand local control with dwindling enrollment, achievement scores
(The Center Square) – There are more than 114,000 fewer students enrolled in public schools across Illinois since 2018, and some say it’s because of the lack of local control and burdensome regulations. Reading, writing, math and
Utility infrastructure driving up heating and cooling costs in Illinois
(The Center Square) – An advocate with a public interest group says utility infrastructure projects that are over budget are hitting Illinoisans in the pocketbook. Peoples Gas customers paid 43% more to heat their homes this past
New number expected on quarterly retirement statements
(The Center Square) – Workers across Illinois with certain retirement accounts soon will see a new number on upcoming quarterly statements. Participants in defined-contribution plans, like 401(k) or 403(b) accounts, will receive a projection of what their
Illinois quick hits: Early voting begins, university wants ban on word ‘obesity,’ honoring crossing guards
Early voting begins Thursday While Illinois’ primary election will be Tuesday, June 28, the option to vote early is under way. By Illinois law, voters can cast their ballots at locations established by local election authorities beginning