Illinois to regulate intoxicating hemp products, loosen up on cannabis
(The Center Square) – Headed to the governor’s desk is legislation that will regulate and restrict some intoxicating hemp products…
Questions loom after data center legislation stalls
(The Center Square) – The speaker of the Illinois House says he thinks state lawmakers will eventually pass data center…
Illinois quick hits: Stop child care scams act clears U.S. House, Illinois U.S. Reps introduce immigrant due process bill
Stop child care scams act clears U.S. House …
State Police, IDOT break ground on $14M training facility
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation broke ground on a joint venture…
Illinois Quick Hits: Johnson says comptroller running is ‘no breaking news’
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says it’s no breaking news that Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is running…
Debt burden, pensions burden Chicago Public Schools
(The Center Square) – The author of a new Civic Federation report says taking on more debt would be a…
Nearly 100,000 Illinois Uber, Lyft drivers may soon be able to unionize
(The Center Square) – A proposal that would allow many Uber and Lyft drivers to form a sector-wide union and…
GOP rep: New budget shows ‘addiction’ to taxes
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois’ new budget for fiscal year 2027 protects working families from new…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Clark County Board for April 17, 2026
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 The Clark County Board met Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8 a.m.…
4-H Group Plans $70,000 Bathhouse at Clark County Fairgrounds
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 Article Summary: Volunteers updated the Clark County Board on Friday, April 17,…
Clark County Board Approves Seven Highway Resolutions, Including Four Railroad Crossings
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Clark County Board on Friday, April 17, 2026, approved…
County to Buy Refurbished Tornado Siren for Westfield Area, Casey Donates Unit
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Clark County Board on Friday, April 17, 2026, approved…