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Gun laws to be tested at U.S. Supreme Court
58+ min ago (650+ words) (The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court is set to revisit its gun law precedent in the upcoming term as it deals with cases on assault weapons bans. The nation’s highest court took up Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant…...
Governor’s remarks on fatal ISP shooting draw criticism
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (631+ words) (The Center Square) – Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett and former state Rep. John Cabello criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker after the governor said he was unaware of the details surrounding the Jan. 4 fatal Illinois State Police shooting of Rachel Tarrence. The…...
Watchdogs target Rush for what they say is its‘woke’ agenda, misuse of tax dollars
1+ week, 4+ day ago (623+ words) (The Center Square) – Two watchdog groups are calling attention to Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, one for what it says is the system’s prioritizing DEI and discriminatory policies, transgender ideology, and climate activism; the other for the center’s spending…...
Secretary of State says insurance reforms are not political
2+ week, 1+ day ago (516+ words) (The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias says he is offended by a state lawmaker’s suggestion that Giannoulias championed auto insurance regulations for political reasons. Before Senate Bill 714 passed on the House floor on May 27, state Rep. Jeff…...
Gubernatorial candidate calls for leadership overhaul, prison reforms
2+ week, 1+ day ago (429+ words) (The Center Square) – Independent Illinois gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett says persistent staffing shortages, aging equipment and what he describes as poor leadership inside the Illinois Department of Corrections are jeopardizing the safety of correctional officers and inmates alike. Corbett’s comments…...
Secretary of State dismisses calls for clarity on migrant’s license status
2+ week, 4+ day ago (666+ words) (The Center Square) – The Illinois Secretary of State is pushing back against claims from conservatives that his department has issued drivers licenses to non-citizens using false documents. In a video this week, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias addressed claims made…...
Ammons pleas not guilty, wants to delay House investigation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (540+ words) (The Center Square) — Illinois State Rep. Carrol Ammons, recently federally indicted on multiple charges of wire fraud, pleaded not guilty in her first court appearance Thursday morning. With the courtroom gallery at its maximum capacity of 49 people, roughly 30 people, consisting…...
Flooding, weather events impact farmers, taxpayers
3+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) (The Center Square) – Federal and state government agencies have announced assistance plans for farmers impacted by severe weather and flooding, but some producers may not want help. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on June 26 that agricultural operations in Illinois…...
Seven more counties consider separation, creating new state
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (407+ words) (The Center Square0 – Voters in seven Illinois counties have a chance to join 33 others that approved referendums to consider forming a new state apart from Cook County. Measures will be on the ballot this November in Coles, Gallatin, Hamilton, Henderson, Macoupin,…...
State lawmaker accused of sexual harassment asked to resign or be ousted
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (359+ words) (The Center Square) – An Illinois state lawmaker has been asked to resign by Democrat leadership after allegations of his sexual harassment have been investigated. Late Wednesday, a spokesperson for House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released a statement that the investigation,…...