Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago committee approves infrastructure funding around soccer stadium
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council’s finance committee has approved $424.9 million for public access, road improvements, a…
Litchfield Council Creates $110,000 Public Works Director Position
Litchfield City Council Meeting | July 2, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council on Thursday, July 2, 2026, approved…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield Park District for July 1, 2026
The Litchfield Park District Board of Commissioners met for its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026,…
Court: Parents can’t sue teachers unions over illegal strikes
(Legal Newsline) - Parents do not have legal rights to sue teachers unions for calling illegal strikes, which allegedly lead…
Montgomery County Hires Wind and Solar Counsel as Pattern Tensions Rise
Montgomery County Board Meeting | June 9, 2026 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board on June 9 approved an engagement…
Environmental, tax issues weighed on $4M state-funded park
(The Center Square) – Plans for a state-developed park just blocks from the State Capitol and in front of the…
Illinois Quick Hits: State rep files Bears/megaprojects bill
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, has filed the latest piece of legislation aimed at keeping the…
Report: Felon detained in Pritzker’s backyard
(The Center Square) – According to a new report, a 10-time convicted felon on pretrial release was arrested in Gov.…
Campaign finance analyst says indictment highlights gaps in oversight
(The Center Square) – The federal indictment of Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron…
Report: Block clubs save tax dollars despite government hurdles
(The Center Square) – An Illinois policy analyst says Chicago block clubs have connected thousands of people to jobs, but…
Illinois Quick Hits: Five dead, two hurt in East St. Louis shooting
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police say two teens have been arrested in connection with a targeted mass shooting…
Montgomery County Audit Expected to Show $500,000 General Fund Deficit
Montgomery County Board Meeting | June 9, 2026 Article Summary: Montgomery County Treasurer Nikki Lohman warned the County Board on…