SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ top lawyer wants a U.S. court to compel a federal official to formally acknowledge the Equal Rights Amendment received enough state support to be added to…
SPRINGFIELD – The number of Illinois workers receiving state unemployment benefits fell by more than 29,000 during the last week of June as many businesses resumed operations after…
SPRINGFIELD — As the Black Lives Matter protests continue in Illinois and throughout the nation, many observers have noticed something that sets the current wave of demonstrations…
SPRINGFIELD — The state of Illinois, like most states, began a new fiscal year on July 1 and the person in charge of managing the state’s bank accounts said she fears it could be…
With another growing season in full bloom, Illinois farmers are ahead of the average in corn and soybean planting pace. However, crop quality conditions are varying statewide. Other…
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law Tuesday, June 30 that paves the way for development of a major casino in Chicago, something officials expect to provide significant…
Facebook announced June 30 its newest worldwide data center will be built in DeKalb, bringing an investment of more than $800 million. The Facebook DeKalb Data Center will be among…
SPRINGFIELD — For veteran state Rep. Will Davis, D-Hazel Crest, filing legislation is often a way to start a conversation about racial justice in the Illinois General Assembly. “As…
State Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, readily admits there are things in the proposed state reparations bill that he is not sure he can support, but he is willing to talk about them. And…
Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor urges minimum wage earners to make sure their…
