Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker's sentencing
(The Center Square) - A pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled Monday for convicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey is expected to consider post-trial motions when he...
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Study: Illinois places last in the country for economic health
(The Center Square) - A new study paints a bleak picture of the economic health of Illinois. The personal finance website WalletHub has released its findings of the best and worst state economies. Resear...
Jun 07, 2025
With Chicago violent crime down, alderman praises police
(The Center Square) - Chicago Ald. David Moore says he's finally starting to see the change he's long been envisioning when it comes to reducing the city's out-of-control violent crime numbers. "I'm not getting the call...
Jun 07, 2025
Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns
(The Center Square) - Municipalities like Peoria, Springfield and Decatur have passed stricter massage licensing ordinances amid concerns over human trafficking. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a law enforcem...
Jun 06, 2025
Illinois quick hits: Power grid workshops set
Power grid workshops set The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging the public and community organizations to join in the state's ongoing planning for a reliable power grid at a set of community workshops this June...
Jun 06, 2025
Business groups urge veto of measure they say invites out-of-state lawsuits
(The Center Square) - Business and tort reform groups are speaking out against legislation headed to the governor they say makes every business registered in Illinois a target of lawsuits. The measure, an initiative of ...
Jun 06, 2025
Illinois quick hits: Chicago police officer killed; controversy over East St. Louis shooting; Flash Index falls
Chicago police officer killed in shooting A Chicago Police officer died after being shot in the line of duty on the city's South Side. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said officers attempted to stop a subje...
Jun 06, 2025
Legislation to curb landlord fees stalled, lawmakers promise to keep working
(The Center Square) - Discussions are expected to continue this summer over Illinois legislation to restrict fees landlords may charge renters. An amended version of House Bill 3564 failed to advance in the Illinois Sen...
Jun 06, 2025
ICE says Chicago arrests had final orders of removal; Illinois officials cry foul
(The Center Square) - Despite criticism from state and local politicians about immigrant detentions in Chicago, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say people detained Wednesday outside a Homeland Security office on the ...
Jun 05, 2025
Illinois quick hits: Reaction to ruling against Mexico's lawsuit against gun industry
Reaction to ruling against Mexico's lawsuit against gun industry The U.S. Supreme Court threw out the Mexican government's lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers accusing them of aiding and abetting gun violence. ...
Jun 05, 2025
