
Senator Turner on Property Tax Relief
State Senator Sally Turner was a part of a press conference this morning (5/13/26) at the Illinois State Capitol to discuss proposals aimed at improving Illinois' property tax system by creating greater consistency in assessments for wind and solar energy projects, reducing unnecessary paperwork for senior citizens rec...
9h ago

Illinois Quick Hits: Home insurance regulations approved by Illinois Senate
(The Center Square) - A bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates will be up for consideration in the Illinois House after it cleared the state Senate on Wednesday. An amended version of House Bill 4273 prohibits home...
10h ago

Illinois Senate passes bill to regulate auto insurance rates
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Senate has approved legislation to regulate auto insurance rates, but a former Illinois Department of Insurance director says the proposal will result in higher premiums. After adding ...
10h ago

Op-Ed: The FAA's O'Hare decision is a win for travelers - and for competition
At Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, one of the nation's most critical travel hubs and a gateway for millions of passengers each year, United Airlines mounted a calculated effort to squeeze out competitors, threaten consumer choi...
13h ago

Senator Sally Turner Launches 2026 Outstanding Teacher Program for the 44th Senate District
State Senator Sally Turner is again recognizing local educators through her "2026 Outstanding Teacher of the 44th Senate District" program. The program honors teachers who make a significant impact on students and their school communities through dedication, innovation, and classroom excellence. Students, par...
13h ago

Bill to prevent fraud on elderly, disabled opposed by financial institutions
(The Center Square) - Based on the multiple billions of dollars lost to scams and exploitation of elderly and disabled adults each year, victims, lawmakers and interest groups want to move legislation that would require Illinois banks ...
13h ago
Illinois Quick Hits: Gas tops $5 a gallon
(The Center Square) - AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is now $5.03 in Illinois, up from $4.97 on Tuesday. The national average is $4.51. Illinois imposes a fuel tax of 48.3 cents per...
16h ago

Pretrial Fairness Act invoked as Illinois Supreme Court hears detention case
(The Center Square) - A case involving the continued detention of defendants under the Pretrial Fairness Act portion of the SAFE-T Act has been taken under advisement by the Illinois Supreme Court. Justices heard argume...
16h ago

Cook County must pay for taking homes over unpaid property tax: Judge
Cook County could be on the hook for at least tens of millions of dollars, if not more than $100 million, to repay former homeowners whose homes the county unconstitutionally seized and sold to recover unpaid property taxes worth a fra...
May 12, 2026

Chicago aldermen consider $54.7M tax break for United Center project
(The Center Square) - The Chicago City Council may consider a $54.7 million property tax break for owners of the Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls later this month. In 2024, the sports franchise and United Center owners prop...
May 12, 2026




