WATCH: Illinois gun owners rally, target restrictions, highlight court cases | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois gun owners are highlighting cases they’ve brought in the court against current Illinois laws and legislation they say would continue to take away their rights. Wednesday was Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day in Springfield, where several hundred gun owners took to a convention center to hear from Illinois State Rifle […]
WATCH: Illinois education officials address audit findings | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ superintendent of education says state officials are taking steps to correct compliance issues identified by auditors. Officials from the Illinois State Board of Education testified before the Legislative Audit Commission Tuesday, after a compliance review listed 15 findings. State Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders said the board has taken corrective […]
WATCH: IL state rep asks tollway to explain error costing taxpayers $44.6 million | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is being asked to explain a costly mistake to taxpayers. State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Fox lake, said a report from The Daily Herald highlights how a contract for tollway construction west of Chicago went to the wrong company. Weber said the work agreement on the I-88, I-290 […]
New system developed to predict dangerous storms in Illinois | Illinois
(The Center Square) – As Illinois enters the height of tornado season, weather forecasters now have a new way to predict dangerous storms. It’s called Hazard Services, a modernization of the software framework used by the National Weather Service to issue watches, warnings and advisories. The software combines three legacy products into one system with […]
Excitement in Illinois builds for Pope Leo XIV, local bishop offers reminders | Illinois
(The Center Square) – As worshippers in Illinois praise God and take pride in the new Catholic pope’s local connections, a Chicago-based bishop is reminding the faithful that the Holy Father is about much more than his native community. Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV after he was elected by his fellow cardinals Thursday. […]
Cancer survivors urge higher taxes on nicotine products | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to the Illinois Statehouse to meet with their elected officials this week during Cancer Action Day. “As a breast cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Maggie Powell, cancer survivor […]
Lion Electric bankruptcy raises concerns over state’s EV incentives | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The bankruptcy of Lion Electric, which opened its Joliet plant just two years ago, is raising concerns among grassroots groups about the stability of Illinois’ taxpayer-funded EV incentives. Once a cornerstone of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s green agenda, Lion Electric’s Joliet plant will auction its equipment on May 15 after declaring bankruptcy, […]
WATCH: State files gun ban brief as continues debate over ‘safe gun storage’ bill | Illinois
(The Center Square) – As the debate continues over an Illinois measure to require firearms to be stored in a safe, with a cable lock or inoperable under certain circumstances, the state of Illinois is responding to a ruling that the state’s gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional. Senate Bill 8 passed the Senate […]
WATCH: Officials discuss potential solutions as teen ‘gatherings’ continue in Chicago | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials are trying to get a handle on large teen gatherings, some of which have turned violent. Groups blocked two major intersections on the West and Southwest Sides of the city last weekend. Two people were injured in downtown shootings during teen takeovers in March. Mayor Brandon Johnson met with concerned […]
Peoples Gas exec, consumer groups address rates, pipe replacement | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Peoples Gas customers in Illinois could be in for higher bills as the utility moves to replace aging pipes and the city of Chicago moves toward electricity. The Chicago City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy met Monday to discuss the Illinois Commerce Commission’s move to allow Peoples to restart […]