Category Archives: News
Cook County approves increased budget including on abortions, avoids tax hikes
(The Center Square) - The Cook County Board has unanimously approved a plan to spend nearly $10 billion in fiscal year 2025. Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the budget invests in people without ...
Nov 22, 2024
VIDEO: Legislator given opioid antagonist on House floor to show safety, ease of use
(The Center Square) - An Illinois state representative was administered an opioid antagonist on the House floor this week to show the safety and ease of use of the drug. State Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Mort...
Nov 22, 2024
Illinois quick hits: Regulators slashes Aqua Illinois' rate increase; hunters reminded to not use drones
Regulators slashes Aqua Illinois' rate increase A state regulatory board has slashed Aqua Illinois' rate increase. The Illinois Commerce Commission cut down on Aqua Illinois' request by 43%. Also part...
Nov 22, 2024
McLean County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Agriculture Award Winners
Bloomington, IL - On Thursday, November 21, the McLean County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Agriculture Awards Dinner at the Bloomington Country Club, bringing together community leader...
Nov 22, 2024
Study: AI and data centers could drive cost of energy up by 70% over 10 years
(The Center Square) - The average American's energy bill could increase from 25% to 70% in the next 10 years without intervention from policymakers, according to a new study from Washington, D.C.-base...
Nov 21, 2024
Cooperating ex-alderman called to testify at Madigan's bribery, racketeering trial
(The Center Square) - Former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis, now a cooperating witness for the federal government, has started testifying at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michae...
Nov 21, 2024
Illinois quick hits: Metro jobs report mixed; liquor tax opponents warn of less business
Metro jobs report mixed Total nonfarm jobs increased in eight metropolitan areas and decreased in six for the year ending October 2024. According to data released by the Illinois Department of Employm...
Nov 21, 2024
Approved IL bill phases out subminimum wage for developmentally disabled workers
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Senate voted to phase out the subminimum wage for workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Dignity in Pay Act eliminates the federal waiver that...
Nov 21, 2024
Op-Ed: Occupational licensing reform can empower Illinoisans
Illinois is in trouble. For years, our state has been saddled with one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation - currently sitting at 5.3% or the second worst in the nation. While joblessness ...
Nov 21, 2024
IL legislators adjourn veto session as some warn about ‘risky lame duck’
(The Center Square) - Illinois legislators are done for the year, but they'll be back in early January before the new General Assembly is seated. Republicans are issuing warnings. There were no vetoes...
Nov 21, 2024
