Supreme Court left-liberal justices say Trump ruling erodes ‘insurrection’ clause

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that former President Donald Trump should remain on state…

Supreme Court keeps Trump on 2024 presidential ballots

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled to keep former President Donald Trump on presidential primary ballots,…

Illinois quick hits: New respiratory virus guidance; cannabis loan applications open

New respiratory virus guidance  The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that it is adopting updated…

Science group raises concerns over Illinois’ attempt to ban food additives

(The Center Square) – A move to ban certain food additives in Illinois is getting the…

Super Tuesday: Supreme Court’s 14th Amendment decision looms large over elections

The Supreme Court‘s pending decision on whether former President Donald Trump should be on Colorado‘s Republican primary ballot makes this Super…

Illinois GOP legislators react to judge ordering Trump’s removal from ballot

(The Center Square) – With early voting already under way, votes have already been cast in Illinois’…

Educational group calls Invest in Kids test scores report deeply flawed

(The Center Square) – An educational nonprofit is highly critical of a report on Illinois tax credit…

Trump appeals Illinois ballot removal as Supreme Court mulls Colorado case

Former President Donald Trump appealed an Illinois court ruling barring him from the state’s primary election ballot on the…

Trump removed from Illinois ballot after judge cites ‘insurrectionist ban’

An Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot. Citing the 14th…

Illinois Gov. Pritzker kills plan to force California’s climate rules on his state

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) surprised an audience of electric vehicle supporters on Tuesday by announcing it…

Trucking group says they’ll sue if IL adopts CA emissions standards

(The Center Square) – California vehicle emissions standards may be coming to Illinois. An Illinois state legislator…

State appeals court revives challenge to Cook County’s gun, ammo tax

(The Center Square) – Cook County’s tax on guns and ammunition is still in place, but…

Retailers push back on Pritzker’s proposal to cap sales tax credit they claim

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal includes going after Illinois retailers’ earnings, something…

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson asks to add $1.25 billion to city’s massive debt

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson suggested borrowing more than $1 billion to fund affordable housing and other…

Trial for Highland Park shooting suspect set for 2025

The trial for the man facing over 100 charges in connection to a mass shooting in…

Democratic states earmarked over $500 million in COVID-19 aid to help illegal immigrants

Several Democratic states and cities have given more than $500 million of COVID-19 relief funds to…

Trump delivers blow to former Illinois ally in competitive House GOP primary

Former President Donald Trump once again turned the tables in a key Republican primary race, this…

Illinois utilities pushing to control power line construction while others warn of a monopoly

(The Center Square) – Legislation that would give the state’s largest utilities control over the construction of…

Early voting paused in Chicago to remove Democratic judicial candidate from ballot

Chicago paused its early voting process in the March 19 presidential primary election on Friday to…

Jewish college students in the U.S. face antisemitism, little help from officials

(The Center Square) – The rise of pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. university campuses often feature protesters…