Inspector finds ‘dormant’ $57 million fund
(The Center Square) – Following an advisory by the Chicago inspector general’s office, the city treasurer has asked the city…
Pritzker visits storm damaged community after opponent calls on him to act
(The Center Square) – After spending a day at the State Fair, Gov. J.B. Pritzker made his way back to…
Illinois Quick Hits: Violence prevention group leader arrested
(The Center Square) – The executive director of a Chicago violence prevention group has been charged with sexually assaulting a…
DOT says it’s entitled to CDL information as 22 states sue
(The Center Square) – Twenty-two states have gone to court to block the Trump administration from accessing a database containing…
Midwest Dems push ‘unity’ with socialist, moderate primary winners
(The Center Square) – With the wins of socialist, progressive and moderate Democrat candidates in recent midwestern primaries, top leaders…
Illinois Quick Hits: Tyson to close Illinois, Utah facilities
(The Center Square) – Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced plans to end operations at the company’s beef facility in Joslin,…
Auditors Give County “Cleanest Opinion Possible” With Five Findings
Article Summary: Auditors from Scheffel Boyle distributed completed fiscal 2025 audit reports to the Montgomery County Board on Tuesday, telling…
Litchfield Alderperson Ray Kellenberger Resigns, Citing Vision Issues
Article Summary: Ward 4 Alderperson Ray Kellenberger resigned from the Litchfield City Council effective Aug. 6, 2026, telling the city…
Irving Township Culvert Bid Goes to Indiana Firm at $49,535.62
Montgomery County Board Roads & Bridges Committee Meeting | July 8, 2026 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board Roads &…
Bears’ ‘sole focus’ on Hammond with no site chosen
(The Center Square) – Chicago Bears officials say they are moving forward with stadium development plans in Indiana, but the…
State spends millions on State Fair; new infrastructure project plans unveiled
(The Center Square) – With the Illinois State Fair in Springfield opening Thursday morning, officials revealed how much state spending…
Illinois Quick Hits: NWS confirms more Illinois tornadoes
(The Center Square) – At least six tornadoes swept through Illinois on Tuesday. The National Weather Service said an EF-1…