Illinois Quick Hits: Tariffs cost Illinois $17 billion
(The Center Square) – According to a new website that breaks down tariff costs by state, executive tariffs have cost…
Report: Chicago TIFs drove up taxes
(The Center Square) – According to a new report from the University of Illinois Chicago, tax increment financing has led…
Illinois law impacts e-bikes riders, requires registration, license
(The Center Square) – A new law creating registration, licensure, insurance and age requirements to use some e-bikes, scooters, and…
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”…
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…
Illinois officials, elections advocates respond to mail-in voting ruling
(The Center Square) – Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday, Illinois elected officials are urging residents to send any…
Democrats sue Postal Service over rule on mail-in ballots
(The Center Square) - Democratic attorneys general from California, 22 other states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois to get $1B from US taxpayers for broadband
(The Center Square) – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced on Tuesday that it has approved its final Broadband…