New statewide tenant law signed; Chicago seeks to push further | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a law into effect that lawmakers say intends to increase renter protections statewide. Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has his eyes set on a sweeping ordinance worrying many landlords. The state law specifically targets undisclosed and “junk” fees that some tenants may not see on their […]
Ex-security officials thank Pritzker for not deploying Guard to America’s 250th | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A group of 19 former national security officials signed a letter to Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, thanking him for refusing to deploy Illinois National Guard troops to D.C. for the country’s 250th anniversary at the president’s request. Retired Maj. Gen. Randy Manner, formerly the acting vice chief of the National Guard […]
Pritzker defends state ban on semiautomatic weapons | Illinois
(The Center Square) – After the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider a case challenging Cook County’s ban on semiautomatic weapons, Gov. J.B. Pritzker cited the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting as a reason why Illinois’ statewide ban should be upheld. The governor spoke at a cannabis dispensary in Chicago on Thursday, two days after […]
Illinois Quick Hits: AG, Chicago Law Department hail Massachusetts ruling | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says he is pleased with a U.S. District Court of Massachusetts decision to vacate a U.S. Department of Education rule that restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Raoul, 21 other state attorneys general, Chicago and other cities, and a group of nonprofits and […]
Sheridan Gorman’s mother to Congress: ‘Choose us’ | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman’s mother is calling on Congress to enact immigration policy reforms after failed border policies, sanctuary city laws and twisted leaders sent her daughter to the grave. Jessica Gorman testified on Tuesday afternoon before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement. “The man accused of murdering […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Toll burden 5th in U.S. | Illinois
(The Center Square) – As Illinoisans face the prospect of higher tolls proposed by the state tollway board, a new study says the Land of Lincoln already has the fifth-highest toll burden in the United States. Houston, Texas-based DeHoyos Accident Attorneys ranked the 2024 Illinois toll burden of $15.19 per 1,000 miles behind Delaware, New […]
IL Dems blast Trump refusal to sign housing bill | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says President Donald Trump is holding Americans’ access to housing hostage by not signing recently-passed legislation, but an Illinois congresswoman stands behind the president’s demand that senators pass a voter ID bill first. Trump cancelled a bill-signing event last Wednesday and said he would not sign […]
Illinois lawmaker promotes welfare water aid bill as critics raise concerns over federal expansion | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A proposal to permanently restore a federal water assistance program is drawing criticism from policy analysts who say it would further expand an already costly federal welfare system, even as supporters argue it is needed to prevent water shutoffs for low-income households. U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Moline,posted a statement on X […]
Taxpayer cost questions surround push for suicide prevention measures on I-74 Bridge | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Suicide prevention advocates are renewing calls for safety measures on the Interstate 74 Bridge, arguing that barriers, crisis hotline signage and emergency call boxes could help save lives and reduce suicide attempts. Jon Zumkehr, president of American Federation of Government Employees Local 4070, said the effort aims to start a broader […]
Ex-cops blast Chicago mayor’s new agency | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is not saying exactly how much taxpayers will pay for his new Office of Gun Violence Reduction, but he wants another $20 million to fund jobs for young people. The mayor signed an executive order Thursday to establish the new office, saying the agency would be tasked […]