Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Sam McCann abruptly ended February trial in guilty plea for stealing campaign funds
Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Menard prison staff picket, citing unsafe working conditions Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Amid worker shortage, union says facility has seen a surge in violence
Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments Illinois switching to ACT exams for state assessments Friday, July 5, 2024 High school students to start new exams in spring 2025 Read more
Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign Pritzker to meet with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Meeting comes after calls for Biden to step down as Democratic candidate Read more
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Leaders say record balances drive investment revenue, ensure vendors are paid on time Read more
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Measures also include reforms to electoral college electors and voter registration data Read more
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to Illinois’ assault weapons ban, for now Tuesday, July 2, 2024 One justice says he hopes high court will hear the matter once lower courts issue decisions Read more
After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system After 9 months, state data begins to detail new pretrial detention system Friday, June 28, 2024 But researchers say despite new 75-county data trove, it’s still too early to judge bail reform law Read more