Illinois Quick Hits: Polls close today at 7 p.m. | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Primary election polls close at 7 p.m. across the state. The Illinois State Board of Elections encourages voters to report instances of misinformation about the voting process, including election-related ads about incorrect polling place hours, incorrect requirements to vote or information about casting a vote online or via text, which is […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Weather cancels Bailey’s events | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Freezing weather is being cited as the reason former state Sen. Darren Bailey has canceled his statewide fly around Monday. A virtual event will be from Springfield on Monday at 7 p.m. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s campaign canceled a get out the vote event Sunday in Belleville because of extreme weather. PRITZKER […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois faces second amendment lawsuit | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Gun Owners Foundation and Gun Owners of America have filed suit in the Southern District of Illinois over the state’s prohibition of open and concealed public carry of firearms. The plaintiffs say the case involves a challenge to Illinois’ refusal to allow the vast majority of Americans to exercise their […]
Illinois lawmakers want to end foreign language requirement in high schools | Illinois
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker says removing the state’s two-year high school foreign language requirement would give students more flexibility while easing pressure from what he calls an unfunded mandate that affects taxpayers. State Rep. Travis Weaver, R-Edwards, is backing legislation introduced by Democratic state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, that would eliminate […]
Lawmaker, physician: Politicians are micromanaging medical education | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new proposal, Senate Bill 3325, would allow health care professionals to count menopause education toward the state’s implicit bias training requirement, drawing criticism from physician and state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, who says Illinois mandates too many continuing education courses. Supporters say the change could improve women’s care while giving medical […]
New Illinois gun bill aims at glock switches; critics say it misses the real problem | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A proposed Illinois measure aimed at handguns that can be modified for automatic fire is drawing criticism from gun rights advocates who say the legislation would do little to curb violent crime while restricting lawful gun owners. Supporters say the bill targets devices known as “Glock switches” that can convert a […]
Illinois in-state tuition swell, new bill seeks system changes | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Republican State Rep. Martin McLaughlin deems legislation crafted to address Illinois’ rising in-state tuition costs as a needed adjustment in fine-tuning a system where homegrown students now incur the ninth most expensive in-state tuition costs across the country and second highest in the Midwest. Introduced by state Rep. Jeff Keicher, House Bill […]
Illinois quick hits: Corporate tax collections down from last year; Chinese company fined for stealing technology; Fall turkey harvest numbers announced | Illinois
Corporate tax collections down from last year The Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has increased its fiscal year 2026 general funds revenue estimate by $686 million, or 1.2%. The commission’s latest report says personal income tax revenues are up $685 million through February after accounting for tax refunds and local government distributions. Corporate […]
Illinois quick hits: Obama Center to open in June after delays; 3 Republicans to debate Monday in Northbrook; IDNR seeks camping hosts | Illinois
Obama Center to open in June after delays The Obama Presidential Center is scheduled to open with a series of events June 18 to 21 in Chicago. The project was delayed several times since its 2021 groundbreaking, and estimated construction costs rose from $350 million to at least $830 million. A dedication ceremony is planned […]
Critics warn Illinois bill could lead to government overreach in newborn care | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Family Institute is raising concerns over a proposed bill that would offer voluntary home visits to families with newborns, warning that even a “voluntary” program could lead to unintended government oversight and interference in parenting. House Bill 4606 proposes the Department of Human Services provide at-home visits to new parents to […]