Across Illinois|News|
GOP Lawmakers Blast Pritzker's Budget Request For More Migrant Funding
“It is a gigantic sum of money now that is crowding out other spending priorities that I think are worthwhile.”
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Naperville, IL|News|
Illinois Measure Would Make Parents Abusers For Denying Children 'Gender-Affirming' Care
The bill would amend an act to say an “abused child” is one whose parents deny abortion services, or "gender-affirming services."
Chicago, IL|News|
RV Options Available In Southern Illinois For April's Eclipse
Eclipse fever is building for people who are awaiting the 2024 Great North American Solar Eclipse, which will occur on Monday, April 8th.
Chicago, IL|News|
Migrant Funding Top Of Mind Ahead Of Pritzker's Budget Address
The current budget that ends June 30 budgeted $550 million for non-citizen health care, but projections have pushed that number higher.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Quick Hits: White Sox Head To Springfield; Secretary Of State Wants More Ethics
Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is heading to Springfield where he is expected to ask state lawmakers to fund a new ballpark.
Across Illinois|News|
Developer Says Banning Single-Family Zoning In Illinois Would End ‘American Dream'
“If we are serious about affordably housing more people, we should do away with the barriers that complicate that,” one lawmaker said.
Across Illinois|News|
Pritzker To Announce Additional $182 Million In Upcoming Budget For Migrants
Since August 2022, Illinois has received more than 35,000 migrants from the southern U.S. border.
Naperville, IL|News|
Illinois Gun Ban Plaintiffs File For Hearings With U.S. Supreme Court
Plaintiffs in the case Bevis v. Naperville filed for the U.S. Supreme Court to take their case as well.
Chicago, IL|News|
Switching From Tipped To Minimum Wage Would Be ‘Catastrophic,' Restaurateur Says
"It’ll create unemployment. It will be hazardous to the business community," a state rep who owns several restaurants said.
Across Illinois|News|
Cook County's Gun, Ammo Tax Subject Of Illinois Appeals Court Hearing
The county's tax on firearms and ammunition continues to be the subject of controversy.
Across Illinois|News|
As Others Send Units To Southern Border, Illinois Sends National Guard To Mideast
More than 35,000 migrants have come to Illinois since August 2022, many of them arriving on buses from Texas.
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Swatting Calls Three Times Higher In 2023 Than In 2022
"Swatting is extremely dangerous. Somebody could get hurt, somebody could get killed and it’s also extremely expensive."
Across Illinois|News|
Proposed Food Additive Ban In Illinois Would Be Strictest In The Nation
The bill’s sponsors said the additives have been linked to serious health problems, including hyperactivity, reproductive issues and cancer.
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Among Most Expensive States To Open A Restaurant, Survey Says
High costs and strict regulations make Illinois one of the hardest states in which to open a restaurant.
Chicago, IL|News|
Two Illinois Laws Go After ‘Deep Fakes' And ‘Doxxing' Beginning Jan. 1
The laws ould hold internet users civilly liable for the practice of “doxxing” and “deep fakes.”
Across Illinois|News|
Home Buyers Getting Upper Hand In Real Estate Market
The Illinois housing market may be in the midst of a shift.
Naperville, IL|News|
Illinois, Naperville Have Until Wednesday To Respond To Gun Ban Challenge In U.S. Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois and the city of Naperville have until Wednesday to respond to the U.S. Supreme Court as to w ...
Across Illinois|News|
Illinois Supreme Court Rules FOIA Of FOID Information Not Allowed
You can't file a FOIA to get more information on your firearm owners ID card.
Across Illinois|News|
Report Gives Illinois Nursing Homes Low Marks
Hundreds of nursing homes in Illinois were analyzed, and nearly half received a poor grade.
Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Quick Hits: Earthquake Rattles North Central Illinois
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 3.6 magnitude earthquake was centered about a mile southeast of Standard.
