Controversial pipeline canceled amid safety concerns, regulatory pushback Controversial pipeline canceled amid safety concerns, regulatory pushback Friday, October 20, 2023 Other projects still on the table as advocates, industry groups debate regulatory reform
State officials recommend gas price increase for 4.1 million consumers State officials recommend gas price increase for 4.1 million consumers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Utility customers throughout Illinois will likely see higher natural gas bills beginning in January after staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency recommended rate increases for four gas companies.
Controversial carbon dioxide pipeline paused following regulatory setbacks Controversial carbon dioxide pipeline paused following regulatory setbacks Wednesday, October 11, 2023 The company behind a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline that would have spanned more than 1,300 miles across five states is walking back its permit application in Illinois. Read more
Buoyed by state funding, new biomedical research hub launches in Chicago Buoyed by state funding, new biomedical research hub launches in Chicago Friday, October 6, 2023 With vocal support from the governor and $25 million from the state, biomedical researchers are beginning to work on studying the fundamentals of human disease at a new facility in Chicago. Read more
Giannoulias recommends permanent increase to driving test age requirement Giannoulias recommends permanent increase to driving test age requirement Thursday, September 28, 2023 Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this week filed administrative rules that would increase the age at which a driver is required to pass a driving test when they renew their license,... Read more
As state Supreme Court weighs another BIPA lawsuit, lawmakers mull child data privacy framework As state Supreme Court weighs another BIPA lawsuit, lawmakers mull child data privacy framework Friday, September 22, 2023 In Springfield on Thursday, the medical industry went to court. The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a pair of class action suits brought by two suburban nurses, Lucille Mosby and... Read more
State Fair reports nine-year attendance high State Fair reports nine-year attendance high Wednesday, September 13, 2023 The Illinois State Fair – a multi-million dollar annual agriculture festival in Springfield – reported a nine-year attendance record this year. Read more
Battery manufacturing plant coming to Illinois – with $530M incentive deal Battery manufacturing plant coming to Illinois – with $530M incentive deal Friday, September 8, 2023 A new battery manufacturing plant is set to open in northern Illinois next year after the state offered more than $330 million in tax incentives to make it happen. Read more