Teachers unions call for special session, more money
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union and the Illinois Federation of Teachers are calling for a special session…
Illinois Quick Hits: Bond, TIF money helps fund Chicago neighborhood grants
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced $42.5 million in grant support for 56 neighborhood development projects. …
Pritzker approves law sealing reproductive medical records past state lines
(The Center Square) – Four years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion nationwide, Illinois Gov. J.B.…
Illinois wheat harvest looks good despite storms
(The Center Square) – Most Illinois wheat escaped damage from severe storms across the state, but recent rainfall could affect…
Illinois Quick Hits: $50.8M in cannabis tax-funded grants awarded
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has announced $50.8 million in Restore, Reinvest and Renew grants. …
New gun rules may be needed in IL after SCOTUS marijuana gun rights ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled occasional and "habitual" marijuana use alone cannot be used by governments as a reason…
Pritzker defends plan to raise tolls
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says higher proposed Illinois Tollway rates are for many users that travel to…
County Backs Five-Year IEPA Pact Worth $75,726 a Year
Montgomery County Board Coordinating Committee Meeting | May 28, 2026 Article Summary: EMA/EPA/911 Director Dan Hough presented a new five-year…
County Drops Shelby CIPT Agreement, Recommends Effingham Deal Instead
Montgomery County Board Coordinating Committee Meeting | May 28, 2026 Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board Coordinating Committee on May…
Chairman’s Committee Assignments Fail, Then Pass in Amended Form
Montgomery County Board Coordinating Committee Meeting | May 28, 2026 Article Summary: A motion by Montgomery County Board Chairman Doug…
Montgomery County Tech Department Reports Sharp Workload Growth Since 2020
Montgomery County Board Coordinating Committee Meeting | May 28, 2026 Article Summary: Information Services Director Curt Watkins told the Montgomery…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield Park District for June 3, 2026
The Litchfield Park District Board of Commissioners met for 22 minutes on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 1100 South State…