Changes coming to Illinois’ Student-Athlete Endorsement Rights Act
(The Center Square) – The law that allows student athletes in Illinois to get endorsements while in college has a few changes coming under a measure Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Friday. The governor’s office announced four bills
Pritzker signs measure expanding property tax exemption for seniors, veterans and those with disabilities
(The Center Square) – Seniors, veterans and persons with disabilities in Illinois could get property tax relief under legislation the governor signed Friday. The state has among the highest property taxes in the nation, regularly ranked second
U.S. Census update for Illinois contradicts independent outbound migration analysis
(The Center Square) – After a report that the U.S. Census undercounted the population of the state of Illinois, government leaders were quick to proclaim that Illinois is growing, but others disagree. According to U.S. Census Post
Fuel retailers: Pritzker political ad, lawmaker’s ‘good things’ comment show politics of pump sticker mandate
(The Center Square) – With the implementation of the mandated gas pump sticker announcing a delay in a gas tax increase looming, a pending lawsuit argues the legislative intent is political. Part of the state budget that
Illinois health officials following WHO guidance on second booster shot
(The Center Square) – Illinois health officials are asking some residents to roll up their sleeves and get a second COVID-19 booster shot as cases rise around the state. An expert group convened by the World Health
COVID Boosters For Ages 5 To 11 Available Starting Monday
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health will begin offering COVID booster shots to vaccinated children ages 5 to 11, starting Monday. Federal regulators approved the low-dose booster this week, and the Illinois Department of Public
DCFS Director Cited For Contempt Of Court Again
It’s now eleven contempt of court citations… and counting… for the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. DCFS Director Marc Smith was cited again this week for the department’s ongoing failure to
Census Bureau: Illinois Was Undercounted, Actually Gained Population Since 2010
It’s been a key point of criticism against the state of Illinois for years. But now it appears that instead of losing population over the past decade, Illinois actually gained a quarter-of-a-million new residents. The U.S.
Raoul Warns Of Baby Formula Scams
When there’s a crisis, scams often quickly follow. And Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says that could happen with the nationwide baby formula shortage. Raoul is warning Illinoisans to watch out for online scams offering access
Weekend Downtown Events Expected To Go On, Rain Or Shine
The major weekend events in downtown Springfield are still set to go on… despite a threat of heavy rain and possible storms in Saturday’s forecast. All the major downtown events… the Old Capitol Farmers Market, the