Illinois News

(The Center Square) – Despite legal challenges pending over Illinois’ gun and magazine ban, Illinois State Police have opened the window for those who own banned firearms from before Jan. 10 to register them. ISP opened the

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is raising concerns over tax credits set to go to a Chinese-based electric vehicle battery manufacturer. They plan a news conference with members of the community at 5 p.m.

Gun registry opens Illinoisans who owned guns the state had labeled “assault weapons” before a sales ban went into effect can now register them so they can legally keep them. Following a decision in August by the

As we mark another Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, I am reminded of our state’s critical work ahead to combat the rampant lawsuit abuse that plagues our legal system. Illinois continues to grapple with issues that undermine

(The Center Square) – The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Exelon Corp., electric utility Commonwealth Edison Company and former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore with fraud in connection with a multi-year scheme to corruptly influence former Illinois House

(The Center Square) – A new report on educational freedoms gives Illinois a failing grade. The American Legislative Exchange Council 2023 Index of State Education Freedom measured all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on

(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers addressed ongoing issues at state-run facilities and urged the other side of the aisle to work with them on fixes. The Illinois Auditor General released its report on the Department of

(The Center Square) – Six Chicago-area local governments are set to receive more than $41 million in taxpayer-funded grants from the state of Illinois to serve some of the 15,000 non-citizen migrant arrivals. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said

(The Center Square) – With the COVID-19 relief dollars spigot off, some states that used the one-time taxpayer boost for short-term purposes will fare well. A recent report from the Volcker Alliance suggests Illinois, however, faces an

More migrant buses expected The Committee of Immigrant and Refugee Rights recently held a meeting to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis. City officials said 36 buses carrying migrants arrived in the past week and 15 more are