Illinois News

(The Center Square) – The goal of officials for next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago is safety for residents and visitors alike. Security is being coordinated between the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigations,

(The Center Square) – Now that the Illinois General Assembly approved $75 million in another round of emergency rental assistance, many landlords are wondering if the taxpayer-funded rental assistance is here to stay. The Neighborhood Building Owners

Treasurer showing unclaimed property today A preview of some of the unclaimed property set for auction during the Illinois State Fair will be until 3 p.m. Thursday at the Marine Bank Building in Springfield. Among the 250

(The Center Square) – As the Illinois governor weighs in on a potential vice presidential nomination, a socialist alderman from Chicago is expressing frustration with the Democratic Party. Gov. J.B. Pritzker told CNN he’d be reluctant to

(The Center Square) – In a series of hearings on Illinois mass transit, public safety was in the spotlight Wednesday. The Senate Transportation Committee is holding hearings around the state to focus on several aspects of mass

(The Center Square) – Chicago may have thousands of additional migrants arriving before the end of summer, but government officials have not budgeted for a major surge. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last week, Texas

Low-income families to get full child support amount The Department of Healthcare and Family Services has announced that all child support collected on behalf of Illinois’ low-income families with children who are current or former Temporary Assistance

(The Center Square) – Despite national reports that he has been sent vetting materials about becoming Kamala Harris’ running mate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says it isn’t so. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he would not seek reelection

(The Center Square) – Chicago is expanding its lawsuit against gun manufacturer Glock, but a gun rights advocate says it’s misguided and likely unconstitutional. Last year, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a measure allowing lawsuits against the

(The Center Square) – Willard Airport in Champaign County is aiming to join other Illinois airports with more flights and destinations. University of Illinois-Willard Airport Executive Director Tim Bannon said the ultimate goal is for Willard to