Illinois quick hits: PFAS alert; officials warn of DMV scams | Illinois
PFAS alert issued The Illinois Department of Public Health is advising private well owners to check if they are in the vicinity of community water systems that have shown elevated levels of one or more forever chemicals, or PFAS, in testing conducted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. PFAS’ are persistent chemicals that can accumulate […]
Illinois quick hits: 60 Illinoisans to become US citizens | Illinois
60 Illinoisans to become US citizens Sixty individuals will become new U.S. citizens with a naturalization ceremony planned Wednesday in Springfield at the Old State Capitol. The citizen candidates come from 25 different countries, including China, India, Mexico, the United Kingdom and even Russia. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. 112 citations issued […]
SCOTUS asked to decide challenge to IL’s post election ballot counts | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to intervene in a case that could reshape how federal candidates challenge state election laws, specifically whether Illinois U.S. Rep. Mike Bost has the legal standing to sue Illinois over its 14-day mail ballot receipt deadline. Russell Nobile, counsel for Bost, R-Murphysboro, explained that […]
Most Illinois communities still losing population | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Barrington Hills, is quick to point an accusatory finger when it comes to assessing blame for the state’s fast dwindling population. New U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by Illinois Policy Institute shows since 2020, 84% of all Illinois communities have lost population with small towns being […]
WATCH: Wall of Remembrance displayed as lawmakers commemorate Memorial Day | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Memorial Day 2025 Wall of Remembrance is on display at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Illinois Senate Republicans unveiled the tribute Thursday. The wall includes photos and remembrances that cycle on a large screen in the Capitol rotunda. State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, served as an officer in the […]
Bill advancing in IL to allow non-licensed therapists to practice temporarily | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Legislation allowing therapists and other professionals to temporarily practice without being licensed is back in the Illinois House. State senators approved House Bill 1365 after it was amended to add occupational therapists to the list of those who could practice while awaiting licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional […]
WATCH: Illinois lawmakers place WHO over FDA on abortion pills | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Illinois General Assembly continues to advance legislation to have the World Health Organization supersede the U.S. government for drug approval. House Bill 3637, sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, would allow abortion pills to be prescribed in Illinois, even if the Food and Drug Administration determines that the pills […]
WATCH: Senator: IL wage bill may shift projects to other states, awaits gov’s desk | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The General Assembly has approved legislation that could make federal construction projects more expensive for taxpayers in Illinois. The state Senate passed House Bill 1189 Wednesday afternoon. The measure calls for Illinois’ prevailing wage to override federal prevailing wage for federal projects if the state wage is higher. State Sen. Christopher […]
WATCH: Chicago mayor rips Trump admin over DOJ probe; local GOP blasts mayor | Illinois
(The Center Square) – As he faces a civil rights investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for the city’s hiring practices, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson verbally lashed back Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s administration. Local Republicans blasted Johnson in return. Johnson told reporters at City Hall Tuesday he was not surprised by the investigation. […]
Lawmakers have concerns about union-backed bill to pay IL student teachers | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A bill in the Illinois General Assembly would spend tens of millions or possibly hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars to address what lawmakers call a teacher shortage crisis. House Bill 1375 would have taxpayers provide five-figure stipends to student teachers. State Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, affirmed that the stipends would be […]