(The Center Square) – Democratic lawmakers are attempting to place more restrictions on Illinois police agencies, this time involving warrants.
State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has introduced House Bill 1611 that would prevent the use of no-knock... Read more
Community college enrollment surges
The Pritzker Administration says the latest surge in community college enrollment across the state is the highest on record.
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(The Center Square) – Workers in the Illinois Department of Aging’s Community Care Program are calling for higher taxes to pay for higher wages.
The program, established in 1979, assists older adults who might otherwise need nursing home care... Read more
(The Center Square) – In debating the Trump administration’s potential closure of the U.S. Department of Education, a Republican Illinois legislator is urging Democrats to butt out.
President Donald Trump talked about closing the federal agency during the campaign.... Read more
(The Center Square) – Another attempt is being made to legalize certain fireworks and tax them in Illinois.
The Ground-Based Sparkler Purchaser Excise Tax Act would impose a 6% tax on consumers purchasing ground-based sparklers or fountains for personal... Read more
Agency child death reporting scrutinized
The state agency responsible for keeping Illinois’ most vulnerable children safe has failed to produce legally required public reports of child deaths and thousands of serious injuries.
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(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Associate Editor Greg Bishop takes a look at the proposed Illinois Homeschool Act that's set for a public hearing Wednesday morning and the flood of witness slips filed by the public in opposition to the proposed regulations.
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Comptroller suspends crematory's license
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced Monday her office has summarily suspended and filed a complaint to permanently revoke the license of Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights.
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(The Center Square) – Some Democratic Illinois lawmakers are once again trying to legalize internet gambling, but a gambling insider is doubting their chances.
The bills, House Bill 3080 introduced by state Rep. Edgar González, Jr., D-Chicago,... Read more
(The Center Square) – Nearly 4,000 opposition slips have been filed against a measure in Illinois to regulate homeschooling. That’s 100 times more than the nearly 40 who have filed in support.
House Bill 2827 would create... Read more
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers can expect to pay more for public employee retirees hired after 2011 as some worry benefits won’t be equal to Social Security.
Total unfunded liability for the state’s five pension funds is about... Read more
Illinois was named a Judicial Hellhole for the ninth consecutive year in 2024. The systemic legal abuse in Cook County’s court system has created an environment that is detrimental for our businesses, contributing to rampant lawsuit abuse, driving up costs, and stifling economic growth. Cook County’s designation as the sixth worst legal climate in... Read more
(The Center Square) – Dogs, cats and cows are the subjects of legislation under consideration at the Illinois Capitol.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has filed 23 bills this year and co-sponsored more than 50. Hernandez said she cares... Read more
Storm cleanup continues
Cleanup continues in southern Illinois after strong storms swept through the state Friday night.
The National Weather Service surveyed a track... Read more
(The Center Square) – According to Bloomington Public Schools District 87 documents, staff were directed to participate in "Privilege Walks," where teachers start on a line and take a step forward for each "privilege" they identify with, like being white, a male, having married parents, etc.
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(The Center Square) – Two measures, awaiting advancement, seek to outlaw plastics, foam and disposable products from Illinois businesses and schools.
The National Federation of Independent Business is opposing a proposed amendment to the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling... Read more
Health officials brace for measles cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health is bracing for a possible measles outbreak in the state. Nationwide, nearly 300 cases have been reported, far ahead of last years’ pace.
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