Category Archives: News

(The Center Square) - An amended Senate bill awaiting action from Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker about battery storage has some worried it could burden small businesses around the state. The crux of Sena...

(The Center Square) - Illinois State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, says he could have easily predicted the findings of a new "Color of Wealth" survey that highlights the typical Black Chicago househo...

An investigation is underway after three Amazon Electric Delivery Vans made by Normal-based Rivian burst into flames in Houston, Texas. Gizmodo reports on July 1, a drone operator saw plumes of toxic ...

Mayor pushing back on property tax hikes A group of northern Illinois mayors are pushing back after resident's property tax bills skyrocketed. Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark is included and is pursuin...

19 killed in Chicago holiday gun violence More than 100 people have been shot with 19 fatalities in Chicago since Wednesday. ABC 7 Chicago reports a security alert was issued at the University of Chic...

(The Center Square) - A coalition of energy, biofuel and agriculture groups - including the Illinois Corn Growers Association - are taking their challenge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's...

(The Center Square) - Despite opposition, a bill that creates a Certified Medication Aide program passed both chambers of the Illinois Legislature and awaits the governor's signature. Opponents fear i...

(The Center Square) - Illinois voters could see three non-binding referendums on the November ballot once it's certified next month. The Illinois State Board of Elections said the ballot is set to be ...

(The Center Square) - At least 11 people are dead and more than 50 are wounded after multiple shootings in Chicago on July 4 and 5. Police responded to the city's Grand Crossing neighborhood around 6:...

(The Center Square) - Illinois' in-state average tuition over the last 15 years has jumped by 49%, leaving the state with the third-highest costs in the country and many students are either leaving ho...