Illinois secretary of state wants nearly 2% budget increase
(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias wants nearly 2% more in taxpayer funds for his upcoming…
Illinois Quick Hits: Suspect arrested in connection with East St. Louis killing
(The Center Square) – With assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Illinois State Police special agents arrested a man accused…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield Park District for Feb. 4, 2026
Litchfield Park District Meeting | Feb. 4, 2026 The Litchfield Park District Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday, February 4,…
Oil cos. ask to pause Chicago climate ‘deception’ suit til SCOTUS weighs in
Saying the U.S. Supreme Court will decide soon if the lawsuit is even allowed, a group of oil and gas…
Illinois quick hits: Ex-Carlyle Police Chief faces federal embezzlement charges;
Ex-Carlyle Police Chief faces federal embezzlement charges …
Lawmaker proposes property tax credits as housing debate continues
(The Center Square) – As state and local officials sound off on housing proposals at the Illinois Capitol, a state…
Illinois municipalities push for local fuel tax as gas prices rise
(The Center Square) – Some Illinois municipal leaders are pushing for the ability to impose local fuel taxes at a…
Illinois lawmaker supports EPA rollback; AG opposes
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is praising the Environmental Protection Agency under President Donald Trump for repealing the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Report shows Illinois with highest U.S. tax rates
(The Center Square) – A new survey says Illinois has the highest tax rates in the country. …
Park District Partners with Hospital for Women’s Health Event, Preps for Summer Season
Litchfield Park District Meeting | Feb. 4, 2026 Article Summary: The Board approved a partnership with St. Francis Hospital for…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield City Council for February 19, 2026
Litchfield City Council Meeting | February 19, 2026 Meeting SummaryThe Litchfield City Council met on Thursday, February 19, 2026, tackling…
Highway Department to Borrow $300,000 for New Tandem Dump Truck
January Committee Meeting Article Summary: The Roads & Bridges Committee approved the purchase of a 2027 Western Star dump truck, utilizing…