Illinois
-
‘Instability in the market’ or rightsizing? What does federal EV cold shoulder mean for Illinois?Mar 01, 2025 2:07 pm - President Donald Trump’s opposition to electric vehicles is problematic for Illinois businesses banking on federal support, even as the state continues expanding EV infrastructure.
-
‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Giannoulias explains REAL ID rules to prevent May 7 deadline stampedeFeb 20, 2025 12:43 pm - With a May 7 deadline looming for travelers to produce REAL IDs before boarding domestic flights, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued advice Thursday to forestall confusion.
-
Illinois health officials taking bird flu precautions despite assessing no ‘active risk’ to humans
Feb 17, 2025 11:39 am - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk of an outbreak of the bird flu in humans is low, although Illinois’ health department is preparing for t...
-
In upcoming budget address, Pritzker must address multi-billion-dollar deficit amid federal funding uncertainty
Feb 15, 2025 1:00 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker will present his seventh budget proposal Wednesday as the state faces a projected $3.2 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2026, which begins July 1.
-
Inmates with violent records from shuttered prison are being sent to medium-security sites
Feb 14, 2025 6:45 am - SPRINGFIELD — Among the approximately 400 inmates transferred when Illinois' decrepit Stateville prison closed over the summer, 278 were convicted of murder and 100 more ...
-
Pritzker delays $1.2B invasive carp project over concerns Trump won’t cover federal shareFeb 12, 2025 3:40 pm - MADISON, Wis. — Illinois Gov. J. Pritzker has delayed a $1.2 billion project meant to keep invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes by at least several months, saying ...
-
‘Clearly crossed a line’: Suburban lawmakers react to Madigan verdictFeb 12, 2025 1:55 pm - Michael Madigan’s hubris may have let him think he could “push the envelope” but jury saw through it, one state senator said Wednesday after the longtime Illinois House speaker was found guilty on corruption charges.
-
Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial
Feb 12, 2025 11:28 am - Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a decision on six counts. They returned the verdict after deliberating more than 10 days in a bribery case that led to the downfall of a man who was nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his forceful yet quiet leadership style.
-
Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Feb 10, 2025 7:53 pm - After more than a year of negotiations, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Monday that is designed to remove guns from domestic violence situations.
-
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
Feb 10, 2025 2:23 pm - President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans.