Study: State’s broadband investment will help address ‘digital divide,’ ‘pay for itself’ Study: State’s broadband investment will help address ‘digital divide,’ ‘pay for itself’ Tuesday, May 31, 2022 A $400 million investment in broadband internet infrastructure approved by Illinois lawmakers in 2019 could pay for itself by added tax revenues alone within four years of completion of construction, according to a new study.
Republican governor candidates on the issues Republican governor candidates on the issues Thursday, May 26, 2022 Abortion, January 6, Donald Trump, Critical Race Theory and whether Joe Biden is rightfully the president of the United States were the basis of questions asked to a field of six Republican candidates for Illinois governor Tuesday.
GOP debate: Candidates address rising crime, Texas school shooting GOP debate: Candidates address rising crime, Texas school shooting Wednesday, May 25, 2022 The six Republican candidates for Illinois governor faced off Tuesday night in Chicago, albeit on two separate debate stages, hours after a shooting at a Texas elementary school that dominated a... Read more
ANALYSIS: Fuel retailers sue over ‘compelled speech’ at the gas pump ANALYSIS: Fuel retailers sue over ‘compelled speech’ at the gas pump Friday, May 20, 2022 “As of July 1, 2022, the State of Illinois has suspended the inflation adjustment to the motor fuel tax through December 31, 2022. The price on this pump should reflect the suspension of the... Read more
Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’ Pritzker signs bill requiring serialization of unfinished ‘ghost guns’ Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Owners of firearms that do not have serial numbers – referred to as ghost guns – will have 180 days to take them to a federal firearm dealer to have them serialized or they will risk... Read more
ANALYSIS: Poll shows ‘undecided’ leads GOP governor field, followed by Irvin, Bailey ANALYSIS: Poll shows ‘undecided’ leads GOP governor field, followed by Irvin, Bailey Friday, May 13, 2022 We’re about a month and a half from the June 28 primary, and “undecided” was the lead vote-getter this week in a new poll of 1,000 likely GOP primary voters, with 36.9 percent of... Read more
Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion Illinois Democrats’ public safety approach centers on funding infusion Wednesday, May 11, 2022 In the run-up to the early-morning April 9 adjournment of the spring legislative session, Illinois lawmakers passed a spate of public safety measures backed by hundreds of millions of dollars in... Read more
Pilot program to send mental health professionals with law officers in 4 Illinois communities Pilot program to send mental health professionals with law officers in 4 Illinois communities Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Police departments in four communities in Illinois will be part of a co-responder pilot program that aims to send social workers and mental health professionals on law enforcement calls. Read more