Transportation overhaul taking shape with toll increase, new board appointees
The toll hike was part of deal with labor leaders to boost public transportation funding in Chicago.
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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid Illinois communities in storm cleanup efforts
Covered counties are eligible for funding to support debris removal and public infrastructure repairs.
PJM’s big new data center plan: Make the states figure it out
Grid operator PJM wants states and utilities to hold data centers responsible for buying their own power — or risk...
Peoples Gas cuts $58 million from rate request
If approved, the amended request would add around $7-8 to monthly bills, rather than the $10-11 originally sought.
Utility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requests
The rate hike filings come as the state’s largest private water utilities seek to merge.
New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1
Beginning July 1, only drivers aged 87 and older will be required to take a driving test annually to renew...
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins
Housing advocates viewed the 2026 legislative session as a mixed bag.
Illinois seeks two Crest Hill prisons, leaving Lincoln out of Logan Correctional Center rebuild plan
Logan Correctional Center will not be rebuilt in Lincoln, despite locals’ hopes.
Rideshare drivers could unionize in Illinois under bill passed by General Assembly
Drivers could vote to form a union, elect union representatives and bargain collectively.
IDOT targets young engineering talent with student loan assistance
The program would cover 50 employees and be paid out as a bonus.
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