Nation’s first primary states to begin early voting | National
(The Center Square) – Early voting has begun or is about to begin in states with the earliest 2026 midterm election primaries. Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi will hold some of the country’s first primaries with March election dates already set. Each state has different regulations for who can vote in which primaries. […]
Gas prices projected to rise if Pritzker fails to act on E10 waiver | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Gas prices have dropped across the country in recent months, but the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is warning that higher prices may be on the way in the Land of Lincoln. Illinois and five other Midwestern states opted out of a federal waiver regarding the weight of E10 gasoline, hoping […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Reward offered in Chicago shooting | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Cook County Crime Stoppers are offering a reward up to $10,000 for information that leads to the indictment or arrest of the gunmen responsible for the fatal shooting of a woman in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon. Gabryel Ayers, 26, died from injuries she suffered after several individuals approached the vehicle she […]
020526 VOTING EARLY (copy) | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Early voting is scheduled to begin Thursday in most Illinois jurisdictions for the state’s Democratic and Republican primary elections March 17. Illinois State Board of Elections Public Information Officer Matt Dietrich said the state’s early voting period lasts 40 days. “It’s five weeks and five days prior to the election, so […]
Chicago mayor defends ICE order, calls for progressive revenue from state taxpayers | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has clarified his stance about the Cook County State’s Attorney’s support for his executive order directing police to refer federal immigration agents for prosecution. When Johnson signed the order last Saturday, he said Burke’s office was in “complete support” of it. Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill […]
Illinois Quick Hits: McIntyre back as inspector general for DCFS | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has reappointed Ann McIntyre to continue serving as inspector general for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. McIntyre has held the role since 2022 and has worked in the DCFS inspector general’s office for 27 years. VOTER ROLL QUESTIONS Illinois U.S. Reps Mary Miller, Mike Bost […]
Lawmaker, officer: ‘Blue Envelope” could help navigate autism during stops | Illinois
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker who also serves in law enforcement says proposed legislation creating a “Blue Envelope” program for autistic drivers could improve communication during traffic stops, though questions remain about training and implementation. State Rep. Dennis Tipsword, R-Metamora, said the proposal appears to be a positive step in helping officers recognize […]
Chicago FOP boss: Mayor’s ICE on Notice order is ‘piece of toilet paper’ | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order directing members of the city’s police department to investigate federal law enforcement and refer evidence of felony violations for prosecution. The mayor signed the “Ice on Notice” order on Saturday and said it was a step toward justice. “This executive order will […]
Illinois quick hits: New Illinois Supreme Court justice installed | Illinois
New Illinois Supreme Court justice installed The newest member of the Illinois Supreme Court has been installed. Former appellate court justice Sanjay T. Tailor was sworn in by Chief Justice P. Scott Neville at a ceremony in Chicago on Friday. Tailor joined the court after the retirement of Mary Jane Theis earlier this month. IDPH […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Grayson gets 20 years for murder | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey at her Springfield home in July 2024. After a jury convicted Sean Grayson of second-degree murder Oct. 29, Judge Ryan Cadigan handed down the maximum allowed sentence Thursday. Sonya Massey’s cousin, Sontae […]