Problems with abuse, neglect and cover-ups at Choate extend to other developmental centers in Illinois Problems with abuse, neglect and cover-ups at Choate extend to other developmental centers in Illinois Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Prompted by an outcry over abuse, Illinois proposed moving residents from Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to similar facilities in the state. New reporting shows the problems at Choate are common throughout the statewide system
Illinois hotels report record revenues for fiscal year 2023 Illinois hotels report record revenues for fiscal year 2023 Monday, July 10, 2023 On Monday Gov. JB Pritzker, the state’s legislative leadership and representatives of the hospitality industry announced that hotels in Illinois saw record revenues in fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30.
IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects IDOT unveils 6-year, $41 billion plan for infrastructure projects Friday, July 7, 2023 The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on Friday for spending nearly $41 billion in federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges,... Read more
State ends fiscal year with record $50.7 billion in base revenue, sparking small surplus State ends fiscal year with record $50.7 billion in base revenue, sparking small surplus Friday, July 7, 2023 State revenues once again reached a record high in the fiscal year that ended June 30, creating what Gov. JB Pritzker called a “one-time” budget surplus of over $700 million. Read more
State’s ‘rainy day’ fund hits record-high balance ahead of new fiscal year State’s ‘rainy day’ fund hits record-high balance ahead of new fiscal year Friday, June 30, 2023 There are no champagne toasts or fireworks, but when the clock strikes 12 a.m. on Saturday, it’s the start of a new year in Illinois – a new fiscal year, that is. Read more
Illinois to make standard driver’s licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status Illinois to make standard driver’s licenses available to noncitizens regardless of immigration status Friday, June 30, 2023 Immigrants in Illinois with or without permission from U.S. immigration authorities will soon be able to obtain standard driver’s licenses that can be used for identification. Read more
Federal appeals court weighs constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban Federal appeals court weighs constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban Thursday, June 29, 2023 In a case that is being closely watched throughout the country – and one many believe is almost certain to end up before the U.S. Supreme Court – the judges on the Seventh Circuit... Read more
In Chicago visit, Biden heaps praise on Pritzker, touts economic recovery ahead of 2024 In Chicago visit, Biden heaps praise on Pritzker, touts economic recovery ahead of 2024 Wednesday, June 28, 2023 In a whirlwind visit to Chicago on Wednesday, President Joe Biden trotted out a re-election campaign message built on economic recovery – and effusively praised Gov. JB Pritzker for helping... Read more