Illinois News

(The Center Square) – A recent audit of a Pritzker administration COVID-era grant program for businesses is more evidence to Republicans who are skeptical of how the governor manages the state’s finances. Democrats herald their management of

(The Center Square) – Another try for Lindsey’s Law, an Illinois measure increasing penalties for drunk drivers that kill someone and injure others, will have to wait for the fall. In 2015, cosmetologist Lindsey Sharp of Springfield

(The Center Square) – Numerous states took action to implement gun control legislation this year, many involving firearms deemed "assault weapons." Lawsuits have already been filed against many of them at the state and federal levels. The

(The Center Square) – A pandemic-era law to allow Illinois bars and restaurants to sell cocktails to-go may be extended. When Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants closed after the pandemic began, owners said they

(The Center Square) – Supporters of small farmers and regenerative agriculture are hoping that the 2023 U.S. Farm Bill will make it easier for consumers to buy locally grown food. That has been the goal of the

(The Center Square) – With increased spending on legislator pay, local governments, K-12 and higher education and other programs, Illinois’ budget for the coming fiscal year is the largest in state history and ready for the governor’s

The United States has the most dynamic economy in the world. Where it once was symbolized by the automotive and steel industries, the American economy is now the world’s technology colossus. But the U.S. economy is more

Fires investigated for arson The State Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate a string of fires in downstate Illinois. Fire crews fought five different fires, all deemed suspicious, in Herrin and Energy Friday. The largest

(The Center Square) – Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, when Chicago violence traditionally escalates. To head off violence and prevent potential crises, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services are

(The Center Square) – The plan to spend $50.6 billion of taxpayer funds for the coming fiscal year is now up to the Illinois House after passing the Senate late Thursday evening. Legislators had an original adjournment