Plaintiffs: New legislative maps dilute Latino vote Plaintiffs: New legislative maps dilute Latino vote Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Plaintiffs in two lawsuits challenging the state’s legislative redistricting plan have filed new complaints in federal court charging that the district maps that lawmakers approved in August dilute Latino voting power and thus violate the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Officials outline progress in Cairo river port development Officials outline progress in Cairo river port development Tuesday, October 5, 2021 A proposed river port development in the southern Illinois town of Cairo is drawing much attention and interest from companies that believe it could open up greater access to international markets, officials behind the project said Tuesday.
Law enforcement steps up efforts to fight online child exploitation Law enforcement steps up efforts to fight online child exploitation Monday, October 4, 2021 State Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined local and federal prosecutors Monday to announce new efforts to combat a rise in online child exploitation in Illinois. Read more
Illinois announces first $24 million in ‘Back to Business’ grants Illinois announces first $24 million in ‘Back to Business’ grants Thursday, September 30, 2021 Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration on Thursday announced the awarding of the first $24 million in “Back to Business” grants, a program funded with federal relief aid to help... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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
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