Mendoza urges automatic payments into ‘rainy day fund’ Mendoza urges automatic payments into ‘rainy day fund’ Thursday, March 10, 2022 Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is pushing legislation that would require the state to make automatic deposits into its so-called “rainy day fund” whenever certain financial conditions are met.
Madigan, McClain plead not guilty to racketeering charges Madigan, McClain plead not guilty to racketeering charges Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and former lobbyist Michael McClain on Wednesday pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of racketeering, bribery, fraud and extortion.
Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement Former Sen. Tom Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Read more
House passes paid leave for vaccinated teachers House passes paid leave for vaccinated teachers Wednesday, March 2, 2022 The Illinois House passed a bill Tuesday that would give teachers, professors and other educational employees paid leave if they miss work for COVID-19-related issues, but only if they’ve... Read more
Mask mandates come down in schools, most public places Mask mandates come down in schools, most public places Monday, February 28, 2022 Facial coverings are now optional in most public places in Illinois, including schools, after Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that he would update guidance to comply with new U.S. Centers for... Read more
Pritzker’s gas tax relief plan faces opposition Pritzker’s gas tax relief plan faces opposition Thursday, February 24, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan for pausing a scheduled automatic increase in the state’s motor fuel tax is facing opposition from several quarters, including engineering companies that design... Read more
State files appeal to Supreme Court on mask mandate ruling State files appeal to Supreme Court on mask mandate ruling Wednesday, February 23, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to review the state’s mask mandate and other COVID-19 mitigation orders for K-12 schools on an expedited schedule. Read more
Tom Cullerton resigns Senate seat, reportedly plans to plead guilty to federal charges Tom Cullerton resigns Senate seat, reportedly plans to plead guilty to federal charges Wednesday, February 23, 2022 State Sen. Tom Cullerton, D-Villa Park, resigned his seat Wednesday and will reportedly plead guilty next month to federal corruption charges. Read more