Illinois Quick Hits: Treasurer announces changes to disability savings program
(The Center Square) - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says the state's updated disability savings program can help keep people who save money from losing public benefits. On Tuesday, Frerichs announced lower fees, u...
15h ago
Illinois redistricting reform faces political hurdle; lawmakers asked to surrender power
(The Center Square) - An Illinois lawmaker pushing to change how legislative districts are drawn faces a political hurdle: persuading lawmakers who benefit from the current system to give up some control over the process. ...
16h ago
Legislative leaders circle top priorities ahead of veto session
(The Center Square) - A panel of state legislators Monday offered a preview of the priority issues they hope to address during the upcoming fall veto session and lame-duck session before the next term of the General Assembly begins in ...
19h ago
Central Catholic Raises $100,000 for Student Scholarships
Central Catholic High School in Bloomington raised $100,000 for student scholarships during its annual Saints Alive Gala in October. The money was collected through the event's Fund-A-Need initiative and will provide tuition assistance to students and families, helping make a Catholic education more accessible. Central...
Nov 10, 2026
Mayor promises collaboration to resolve opposition to taxes
(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will collaborate to resolve differences with aldermen over taxes and spending in his $17.6 billion budget proposal. A group of 28 aldermen wrote a letter to th...
Nov 10, 2026
Lawmakers seek solution for 'culture of dishonesty' within Illinois corrections
(The Center Square) - With years of safety complaints and incidents within the Illinois Department of Corrections, especially stemming from the Joliet Treatment Center, Illinois lawmakers Tuesday sought answers for how the department i...
Nov 10, 2026
Illinois Quick Hits: Canty won't seek speakership, despite support
(The Center Square) - State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, announced in a social media post Tuesday she won't seek to become the next speaker of the Illinois House, saying she is humbled by outreach asking if she would. ...
Nov 10, 2026
Senator says spending on reentry housing would save taxpayer money
(The Center Square) - An Illinois state senator says spending taxpayer dollars to provide housing for people released from prison would ultimately save taxpayer money. State Sen. Adriane Johnson, D-Buffalo Grove, asked ...
Nov 10, 2026
Illinois Quick Hits: State EPA joins push to retire diesel engines, equipment
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking diesel-powered fleet operators to obtain federal taxpayer funding for the upgrade or retirement of legacy diesel engines, vehicles and equipment. ...
Nov 10, 2026
Illinois GOP call to rebuild includes focus on tax policy
(The Center Square) - Former Republican lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar is calling for a state GOP convention in 2027. Del Mar said Monday that the party cannot wait until a convention would be regularly sch...
Nov 9, 2026
