Third Dem exits House ‘accountability’ working group | Illinois
(The Center Square) – At the Illinois State Fair this week, controversy surrounding ethics, transparency and complaints against lawmakers followed politicians from the State Capitol to the state fairgrounds just 3 miles north. A “workplace culture and accountability” working group was created by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch in response to issues of sexual harassment […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Alderman says divorce records contain unsubstantiated claims | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez says the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy defied legal proceedings to distribute sealed documents that contain unsubstantiated claims made during divorce proceedings in 2012. Although DuPage County Judge Robert E. Douglas ordered the documents to be unsealed last month, Sigcho-Lopez said in a press release sent to The […]
Board approves higher Illinois tolls | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Illinois tollway users will be paying more next year, and a state representative warned that there could be traffic implications. The Illinois Tollway Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday and voted unanimously in favor of a plan to raise tolls by 45 cents per toll for most passenger vehicles and […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker adds $65M to campaign funds | Illinois
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has contributed $65 million to his gubernatorial campaign fund. Since his first run for governor in 2018, Pritzker has spent more than $400 million on campaigns for himself and other Democratic Party candidates. COOK PROPERTY TAX BILLS TO BE MAILED SEPT. 1 Cook County officials say the next […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Grubhub settlement payments en route | Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Federal Trade Commission says it has begun sending 640,038 payments totaling more than $23.8 million to Grubhub drivers and diners harmed by the Chicago-based food delivery platform’s misleading claims and unlawful conduct. Following a settlement reached in December 2024, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said a multi-year investigation revealed that […]
Workers’ comp law could raise employer costs | Illinois
(The Center Square) – A civil justice watchdog says a new Illinois law could reverse the state’s gains in workers’ compensation reform. House Bill 5228 to amend workers’ comp provisions took effect immediately upon being signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 7. Phil Melin, executive director of Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, pointed to […]
Aurora recall referendum effort submits nearly 9,000 signatures | Illinois
(The Center Square) – An Aurora grassroots group seeking to give city voters the ability to recall the mayor and alderpersons at large has submitted nearly 9,000 petition signatures in an effort to place two referendum questions on the November ballot. Aurora for Change submitted the petitions ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline for local […]
Pritzker visits storm damaged community after opponent calls on him to act | Illinois
(The Center Square) – After spending a day at the State Fair, Gov. J.B. Pritzker made his way back to the Chicagoland area Friday to tour damage in suburban communities from strong storms and tornadoes. An opponent to Pritzker in the coming election called for him to help residents a day prior. Strong storms swept […]
State spends millions on State Fair; new infrastructure project plans unveiled | Illinois
(The Center Square) – With the Illinois State Fair in Springfield opening Thursday morning, officials revealed how much state spending has gone into the fairgrounds and plans for more taxpayer funded projects. As one of two separate fairgrounds the state maintains, the 366 acre Springfield property that sits on historic Route 66 has pulled in […]
Illinois Quick Hits: Small business advocates applaud treasury rule on BOI | Illinois
(The Center Square) – According to the National Federation of Independent Business, the U.S. Treasury Department’s final rule removing the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network will save small businesses from more than $128 billion of regulatory and compliance costs. NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley said […]