Former lawmaker sentenced in bribery scheme Former lawmaker sentenced in bribery scheme Thursday, May 26, 2022 Former state Rep. Luis Arroyo was sentenced this week to nearly five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme involving a state senator and one of Arroyo’s private lobbying clients who sought favorable legislation for the sweepstakes gambling industry.
ANALYSIS: Illinois’ official U.S. census numbers have not changed ANALYSIS: Illinois’ official U.S. census numbers have not changed Thursday, May 26, 2022 Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday that he is asking President Joe Biden and the federal government to increase Illinois’ share of federal funding to reflect the results of a recent Census Bureau study showing the state was very likely undercounted in the 2020 census.
Census Bureau: Illinois may have been undercounted in 2020 census Census Bureau: Illinois may have been undercounted in 2020 census Thursday, May 19, 2022 The Census Bureau released new survey data Thursday suggesting the population of Illinois may have been undercounted by nearly 2 percent in the 2020 headcount. Read more
Illinois rejoins federal Title X family planning program Illinois rejoins federal Title X family planning program Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Illinois has resumed participation in the federal Title X family planning program after refusing to take part for the past three years in protest over a Trump administration policy regarding... Read more
Cost of Statehouse renovation higher than estimated but within state’s budget Cost of Statehouse renovation higher than estimated but within state’s budget Monday, May 16, 2022 The cost of renovating the north wing of the Illinois Statehouse will be more expensive than officials initially estimated. Only one bid came in for the project, which is about to get underway.... Read more
Illinois Supreme Court weighs ex-lawmakers’ case for back pay Illinois Supreme Court weighs ex-lawmakers’ case for back pay Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Two former state senators who sponsored and voted for bills to reduce lawmakers’ pay and forgo annual cost of living adjustments are now asking the Illinois Supreme Court to declare those... Read more
Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White named to replace Justice Garman Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court announced Tuesday that 4th District Appellate Justice Lisa Holder White has been appointed to succeed Justice Rita Garman, making her the first Black woman to serve on... Read more
Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her Garman to retire from state Supreme Court, setting up appointment to replace her Monday, May 9, 2022 Republican Illinois Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman announced Monday that she will retire on July 7, marking the end of a long legal career that has included 48 years as a jurist. Read more