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Retail advocate: Swipe fees ruling is largest Main St. ‘relief package’ in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A retail business advocate says a federal judge’s ruling to uphold the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act…
Smith & Wesson wins appeal chance in Highland Park lawsuits
Gunmaker Smith & Wesson will get a chance to appeal a Lake County judge's decision clearing the way for the…
Illinois Republicans say federal student data probe may reach Illinois State after Tufts review
(The Center Square) – The McLean County Republican Party says a newly announced federal investigation into Tufts University could have…
Violence Interrupters, local activists lead CTA safety push
(The Center Square) – Violence Interrupters founder Tio Hardiman has joined with faith-based leaders and community activists across the city…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago man sentenced for sex trafficking
(The Center Square) – A Chicago man has been sentenced to 28 years in federal prison for sex trafficking and…
Chicago aldermen call out transportation dept. over Complete Streets, bike lanes
(The Center Square) – A Chicago alderman says the city’s Complete Streets program is a disaster that’s costing taxpayers hundreds…
Illinois quick hits: Moody’s predicts static job growth in Illinois
Moody's predicts static job growth in Illinois …
Illinois lawmakers push uniform election reporting to enhance voter confidence
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would require local election authorities to report election data in…
Lawmaker: Conversion therapy funding ban ‘hypocritical’ amid youth gender care doubts
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to prohibit taxpayer funding for conversion therapy, even as the state…
Illinois Quick Hits: FEMA says no to Illinois disaster declaration
(The Center Square) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied the state of Illinois’ appeal for a major disaster…
Chicago aldermen discuss delayed payments, cash flow issues
(The Center Square) – A Chicago alderman is urging city officials to support legislation in Springfield that would require Cook…
Ex-COPA deputy who revealed boss’ anti-cop bias can’t sue over firing
A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit from a former top investigator for the Chicago city office responsible for investigating…