Thompson Center sale finalized with Google to be building’s lone occupant Thompson Center sale finalized with Google to be building’s lone occupant Wednesday, July 27, 2022 After years of failed efforts that spanned multiple administrations, the state has finalized the sale of the controversial James R. Thompson Center in Chicago to a company that will make it the new Chicago home of tech giant Google.
Illinois Dems stump for 2024 Chicago convention as party chair vote looms Illinois Dems stump for 2024 Chicago convention as party chair vote looms Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Illinois Democrats are vying to make Chicago the host city for the Democratic National Convention in 2024 while considering who will lead their party for the next four years. Meanwhile, the state’s Republican Party is hearing calls for a censure of one of its sitting congressmen.
Illinois jobless rate falls to lowest point since start of pandemic Illinois jobless rate falls to lowest point since start of pandemic Friday, July 22, 2022 The Illinois economy added 18,800 jobs during June as the unemployment rate fell to 4.5 percent, the lowest it has been since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
ANALYSIS: Poll shows Pritzker’s popularity remains steady as Biden’s slides in Illinois ANALYSIS: Poll shows Pritzker’s popularity remains steady as Biden’s slides in Illinois Thursday, July 21, 2022 A new poll from the firm Morning Consult showed Gov. JB Pritzker’s approval rating at 51 percent among Illinois voters, or seven points “above water” in polling lingo. Read more
UPDATED: Pritzker has ‘mild symptoms’ after positive COVID-19 test, receives anti-viral treatment UPDATED: Pritzker has ‘mild symptoms’ after positive COVID-19 test, receives anti-viral treatment Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home, his office announced Tuesday, three days after he spoke at a gathering of Democrats in Tampa, Florida. Read more
State Police broaden use of ‘clear and present danger’ reports State Police broaden use of ‘clear and present danger’ reports Monday, July 18, 2022 The Illinois State Police announced Monday they will start using a broader definition of what constitutes a “clear and present danger” when reviewing a person’s Firearm Owners... Read more
DCFS yet to release timeline of involvement after death of southern Illinois 3-year-old DCFS yet to release timeline of involvement after death of southern Illinois 3-year-old Thursday, July 14, 2022 I’Kera Hill, 3, died of malnutrition and dehydration at a Carbondale hospital on June 22, 2022, according to the child endangerment charges filed in Jackson County against her parents, Isaac... Read more
Planned Parenthood announces Illinois-Wisconsin partnership in Waukegan Planned Parenthood announces Illinois-Wisconsin partnership in Waukegan Thursday, July 14, 2022 Planned Parenthood affiliates in Illinois and Wisconsin said Thursday they have formed a partnership to expand services at an abortion clinic in Waukegan to help serve residents of Wisconsin,... Read more