Obama returns to break ground on presidential center Obama returns to break ground on presidential center Tuesday, September 28, 2021 Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama returned to their old neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side on Tuesday to officially break ground on the Obama Presidential Center, a project they hope will become a hub for the development of new leadership and an economic boost to a long-neglected part of the city.
Pritzker signs revised state legislative maps Pritzker signs revised state legislative maps Friday, September 24, 2021 Despite opposition from Republicans as well as reform groups, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law the revised state legislative district maps that lawmakers passed in August, opening the door to almost certain court challenges.
Illinois to invest over $40 million in workforce training Illinois to invest over $40 million in workforce training Thursday, September 23, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker announced Thursday that the state will award more than $40 million in workforce training grants, focusing on communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and youth who are... Read more
Supreme Court to consider whether former Super Bowl MVP has right to know accuser’s identity Supreme Court to consider whether former Super Bowl MVP has right to know accuser’s identity Thursday, September 23, 2021 A case before the Illinois Supreme Court centers on whether a former Super Bowl MVP has a right to learn the identity of a woman who accused him of sexual harassment, allegedly leading to the... Read more
Southern Illinois town pins hopes on river port development Southern Illinois town pins hopes on river port development Wednesday, September 22, 2021 Anyone who has driven America’s Interstate highway system is familiar with those standard blue signs near major exits indicating the services available ahead – fuel, food and lodging. Read more
Supreme Court eviction order extended to coincide with governor’s moratorium Supreme Court eviction order extended to coincide with governor’s moratorium Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The Illinois Supreme Court on Tuesday extended its order limiting judgements in certain eviction cases to Oct. 3, putting it in line with the governor’s latest executive order. Read more
Illinois’ eviction moratorium set to expire Oct. 3 Illinois’ eviction moratorium set to expire Oct. 3 Monday, September 20, 2021 The state’s moratorium on enforcement of residential evictions will expire on Oct. 3, according to Gov. JB Pritzker’s latest COVID-19 executive order issued Friday. Read more
California law, U.S. Constitution at center of FOID case before Illinois Supreme Court California law, U.S. Constitution at center of FOID case before Illinois Supreme Court Friday, September 17, 2021 The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to consider the laws of the state of California and the U.S. Constitution in ruling on one man’s eligibility to be issued a Firearm Owners... Read more