Illinois Quick Hits: $34.9M Chicago development provides ‘affordable’ homes
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials have cut the ribbon on a $34.9 million development to provide 50 “affordable supportive”…
Poll: Majority of voters concerned with rise of socialism, communism
A slew of candidates running as democratic socialists appears to be raising alarms with a majority of American voters, according…
Meta’s addiction settlement looks like Tobacco Part 2
(Legal Newsline) - Meta’s $18 billion settlement with U.S. states bears a strong resemblance to the $200 billion tobacco settlement…
Waggoner’s $22,000 Trail Reimbursement Stalls Over How to Pay It
Article Summary: The Village of Waggoner’s request for a $22,000 payment promised in a February 2025 intergovernmental agreement remained unpaid…
Litchfield Waives Bidding for Campground Water Main, OKs Two Change Orders
Article Summary: The council unanimously approved buying materials for an 8-inch water main and two fire hydrants at the Lake…
Spaur Promoted to Lieutenant as Litchfield Police Add Three Officers
Article Summary: Zack Spaur has been promoted from sergeant to lieutenant and will serve as second in command of the…
Local woman faces fines, legal action for serving free breakfast at home
A local Missouri health department has told Kathy Kite, a grandmother who serves free breakfast to her neighbors from her…
Former DOJ lawyer calls suit over mail-in ballots unnecessary
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a lawsuit Wednesday to block a new federal rule governing…
DOJ, Illinois AG asked to investigate hospital
(The Center Square) – Two Illinois legislators are asking federal and state authorities to investigate a Metro East hospital over…
Illinois Quick Hits: IDOC to close work camps, impact facilities
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Corrections says it expects to save about $35.9 million in capital costs,…
Johnson’s order could make contractors ‘revisit’ practices
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says his administration wants to know if city contractors reflect the diversity…
Court: Wrigleyville under-L parking spot owners can’t be forced out yet
(Legal Newsline) — A state appeals panel has agreed with a Cook County judge who slapped the brakes on the…