Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate still more than 5%
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state’s unemployment rate was unchanged last month at…
Mace amendment would spare Democrats she targeted
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a constitutional amendment requiring natural-born citizenship for members of Congress and federal judges, sparing the…
Illinois to require hidden ‘junk fees’ included in advertised price
(The Center Square) – In most cases when a person makes a purchase, such as on hotels, concert tickets and…
WATCH: Trump says Iran ‘won’t have nuclear weapon’
As negotiations to end the Iran war continue, President Donald Trump says one thing is certain: the U.S. won’t let…
Prescription board bill advances without money
(The Center Square) – Illinois may soon have a prescription affordability board to impose price caps on drugs, but questions…
Feds charge 15 in $90M Minnesota childcare, Medicaid fraud
Federal prosecutors announced charges against 15 people in Minnesota on Thursday in connection to Medicaid and childcare fraud costing taxpayers…
House GOP pushes Pritzker for local control
(The Center Square) – Illinois House Republicans say Governor J.B. Pritzker’s housing proposals will give local control to state politicians,…
Illinois Quick Hits: Freedom Caucus urges DOJ investigation of Illinois
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether the…
Litchfield Secures Savings on Water Main Project, Approves Emergency Plant Repairs
Litchfield City Council Meeting | May 7, 2026 City sees a $31,500 contract decrease and waives bidding for a $15,000…
Hundreds of Uber drivers demand union-permitting bill move in Springfield
(The Center Square) – Nearly 400 drivers for platforms like Uber and Lyft appeared at the Illinois Capitol, where they…
Summons issued to ISP, AG Cook County in FOID challenge
(The Center Square) – Officials with the Illinois State Police, attorney general’s office and Cook County state’s attorney have been…
Pritzker knocks state progressives’ ability to pass new tax measures
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ruled out the passage of many new tax proposals from progressive lawmakers…