Illinois treasurer promises to pass nonprofit legislation vetoed by Pritzker
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says he will keep pushing nonprofit investment legislation that was vetoed…
IL lawmakers could address energy prices, transit, taxes during veto session
(The Center Square) – The Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session begins Tuesday, and taxes are expected to be part…
Ex-speaker Madigan to begin 7.5-year prison sentence Monday
(The Center Square) – One day before the Illinois General Assembly’s fall veto session is scheduled to begin, one of…
WATCH: Pritzker continues encouraging ICE protests after Guard blocked
(The Center Square) – With the National Guard’s deployment in Illinois for public safety blocked by a federal judge, Gov.…
Illinois quick hits: Ag incentives announced; Cook County announces increased budget
Ag incentives announced The Illinois…
Former board member expressed concerns about indicted DeKalb superintendent
(The Center Square) – A former DeKalb County School Board member told The Center Square in 2023 she had concerns…
Fiscal Fallout: Illinois has among highest-paid state employees
(The Center Square) – The average wages for Illinois state employees are among the highest in the nation and belie…
Illinois legislator urges school discipline to focus on behavior, not race
(The Center Square) – McLean County Unit 5 submits a new discipline plan under state law after racial disparities are…
WATCH: Trump appeals Guard TRO as DHS looks to ‘double down’ law enforcement in Chicago
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop reviews the…
Illinois quick hits: Trump appeals judge’s Guard order; ICE fence ordered down in Broadview
Trump appeals judge's Guard order …
Trump administration appeals Illinois TRO blocking National Guard deployment
(The Center Square) – The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge’s temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction blocking the…
Federal judge grants Illinois restraining order against Trump for Guard deployment
(The Center Square) – A federal judge has granted the state of Illinois’ request for a temporary restraining order to…