Op-Ed: Illinois manufacturers are in dire need of legal reform

June 29, 2026

Illinois manufacturers are a cornerstone of the state’s economy, contributing $135.5 billion in economic value and accounting for more than…

Chicago officials pick apart parking meter deal, buyer’s ICE deportation ties

June 29, 2026

(The Center Square) – A private $2.53 billion sale of the parking meter system in Chicago was put under a…

June 29, 2026

(The Center Square) – AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has fallen…

June 29, 2026

Saying recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings have changed the legal calculus, a Chicago federal judge has ruled a white Evanston…

June 28, 2026

(The Center Square) – A proposal to permanently restore a federal water assistance program is drawing criticism from policy analysts…

June 27, 2026

(The Center Square) – Suicide prevention advocates are renewing calls for safety measures on the Interstate 74 Bridge, arguing that…

June 26, 2026

(The Center Square) – A lawsuit against a new Illinois law taxing prediction markets has been filed in federal court,…

June 26, 2026

(The Center Square) – Illinois is less tardy than usual with its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2025,…

June 26, 2026

(The Center Square) – A Chicago man has been arrested in connection with a planned attack that allegedly targeted the…

June 26, 2026

(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is not saying exactly how much taxpayers will pay for his new…

June 26, 2026

(The Center Square) – Chicago’s destination marketing organization says the city welcomed 56.8 million visitors in 2025 and generated a…

June 25, 2026

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker was joined by state lawmakers and other officials Thursday to sign a…