Illinois Quick Hits: 15-year-old charged with machine gun possession
(The Center Square) – Two teens are facing weapons charges after Illinois State Police executed search warrants in Carbondale on…
Summit Ridge Agrees to $25,000 Donation; Pattern Energy Updates Board
Montgomery County Board Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: The board approved a community agreement with a solar developer benefiting…
Newsom OKs $590M loan for Bay Area public transportation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday afternoon signed legislation that involves a $590 million loan for Bay Area public transportation. …
Federal government issues guidance on prayer in schools
The U.S. Department of Education has issued guidance on prayer in public schools, outlining requirements that are tied to federal…
Illinois quick hits: Illinois Supreme Court sued over judge’s removal
Illinois Supreme Court sued over judge's removal …
CPA gives tips for avoiding red flags for NGOs getting taxpayer money
(The Center Square) – A certified public accountant that works with nonprofits says if they’re getting public money, they should…
Pritzker ‘very disappointed’ as Bears, Indiana move closer to stadium deal
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Bears are one step closer to leaving Illinois after an Indiana House committee approved…
Chicago Loop retail vacancy rate on decline
(The Center Square) – Chicago Loop Alliance President Michael Edwards argues change is good when it comes to the new…
Op-Ed: Illinois’ lawsuit climate is hurting small businesses
Running a small business in Illinois already means navigating high taxes, rising insurance premiums, and increasing regulatory and operational costs.…
Illinois Quick Hits: Jackson to lie in state next week
(The Center Square) – Celebration of Life services have been announced for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died on…
GOP candidates, White House criticize Pritzker on budget and management
(The Center Square) – J.B. Pritzker’s potential challengers are not impressed with the incumbent Illinois governor’s budget proposal. …
Litchfield Board Reviews SCI Center Growth, Weighs Future Funding Model
Litchfield Board of Education Meeting | February 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield School Board received a comprehensive update on…