GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday’s primary
(The Center Square) – Four of the six candidates vying for the Illinois Republican nomination for governor met for the final time to debate before Tuesday’s primary election. Former state Sen. Paul Schimpf, self-proclaimed outsider Jesse Sullivan,
Questions remain whether Illinois’ power grid will go uninterrupted this summer
(The Center Square) – With the threat of power interruptions this summer in Illinois, the debate continues on how to address the state’s power supply crunch. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the federal grid operator that
Trump Weighs In On Bailey, Miller, Davis
He’s still not making an endorsement in the Republican primary for Illinois governor, but former President Donald Trump thinks Darren Bailey has the best chance to beat Democratic incumbent JB Pritzker in November. Trump made the
Griffin Moving Himself And HQ To Florida
The richest man in Illinois is moving to Florida… and taking his corporate headquarters with him. Ken Griffin notified employees at his Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel that he is relocating the company’s headquarters to Miami. Citadel
Library Acting Director Makes Pitch For More Staff, Resources
The acting director of Lincoln Library says it’s going to need more staff and resources in the months to come in order to overcome the many challenges facing it. Summer Griffith… whose nomination to officially become
Springfield Restaurant Operators Accused Of Sales Tax Evasion
Two Springfield restaurant operators have been arraigned on felony charges accusing them of underreporting sales tax receipts by $100,000. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the charges accuse Amanda and Nicholas Paz of Springfield of not
Blood Supplies Running Low; Donors Urgently Sought
An urgent call is going out for blood donations ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, as local supplies of blood are starting to run critically low. Donations often drop off during the summer every year,
Illinois quick hits: CPS budget opposition; ex-Grayslake Chamber leader faces fraud charges; Illinois dog wins Westminster
Civic Federation opposes CPS budget proposal The Civic Federation has gone on record opposing the Chicago Public Schools’ proposed budget asking for a 9.2% property tax hike for 2023. The organization said the district has not provided
TCS exclusive: Trump talks energy, war, Illinois’ primaries in Thursday interview
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump criticized his successor’s energy policies, predicted rolling blackout and brownouts this summer, and warned of the potential for another world war in an exclusive interview Thursday with The Center
Ahead of Illinois visit, Trump endorses Miller, hints at Bailey
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is coming to Illinois Saturday evening for a rally in Mendon. He’s making at least one endorsement, and maybe another. In an interview with The Center Square Thursday, the former