Physicians assistants leave for Iowa due to licensing wait times in Illinois | Illinois
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers say physician assistants are leaving for Iowa because it takes so long to get licensed in Illinois. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation leaders discussed audit findings with members of the Legislative Audit Commission at the Illinois Capitol last week. State Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, said physician assistants […]
Black Chicagoans disproportionately face force by CPD | Illinois
(The Center Square) – American Civil Liberties Union Director Alexandra Block argues a new study showing black city residents disproportionately face aggression at the hands of Chicago police much more than whites should be viewed as an indictment against the whole system. Researchers from the University of Texas San Antonio and the University of Pennsylvania studied […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Indiana governor signs Bears stadium bill | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Bears say they are grateful for the leadership shown by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun after he signed legislation creating a framework for a new stadium in Hammond. Senate Bill 27 provides for a 1% food and beverage tax in Lake and Porter counties, a 5% hotel tax in Lake […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago suffers credit rating downgrades | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Two credit agencies have downgraded Chicago’s general obligations bond rating to BBB+. Fitch Ratings cited consecutive operating deficits since 2023 and high dependence on non-structural solutions and assumptions. KBRA cited deteriorating fund balance, narrowing liquidity, and exceptionally high and rising fixed cost burden, including the state legislature’s passage of Tier II […]
Illinois Democrats dispute Trump statements during State of the Union | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump spewed lies and attempted to gaslight the American people during the State of the Union address on Tuesday night. “We endured two hours of baseless claims, shameless propaganda and the ramblings of a wannabe dictator outlining his plans to steal American elections,” Pritzker said […]
Illinois quick hits: Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting; migrant accused of murdering church volunteer; Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new system | Illinois
Chicago man faces charges in road-rage shooting A Chicago man is facing aggravated firearm charges after an alleged road-rage shooting on the Kennedy Expressway. Police say Rene Garica, 52, fired a weapon at another vehicle and struck a 14-year-old passenger on I-90 near Ogden Avenue last Wednesday. The victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Migrant […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Road fund could help renovate Soldier Field | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Chicago Park District officials are reportedly planning to use Illinois gas tax revenue to help transform Soldier Field into a concert and special event venue. Fox 32 Chicago reports that the $630 million proposal would break down to $130 million in stadium renovations and half a billion dollars in surrounding infrastructure. […]
Illinois ranks near bottom in social mobility | Illinois
(The Center Square) – With Illinois now ranking among the hardest states for residents to improve their economic and social status, Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste insists he’s focused on making sure more of them are being afforded their best chance for upliftment. “Only growing our state with new jobs, new opportunity and more people is […]
Advocate: Bipartisan support for IL CO2 pipeline eminent domain prohibition | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan effort is underway to eliminate the option of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines in Illinois. Carbon sequestration advocates say the process of storing carbon dioxide could benefit the environment and provide future energy options. Getting the industrial byproduct to storage locations requires pipelines. But, property rights advocates like […]
Illinois quick hits: Illinois Supreme Court sued over judge’s removal | Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court sued over judge’s removal The Liberty Justice Center has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Illinois Supreme Court justices for what the LCJ says was the unconstitutional removal of Judge James R. Brown. The retired judge was recalled to Cook County circuit court in December 2025 to help fill judicial vacancies. […]