Business
Oberman: 'It’s no secret, and we are well aware of the very real and legitimate public concern over rail safety'
The Surface Transportation Board approves the massive railway merger affecting much of the Midwest.
Cook County
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Business
Bennett: Veterans bill 'designed to make sure that they receive the benefits that are rightfully owed to them'
Sen. Tom Bennett is pushing legislation to help the families of veterans with their property taxes.
Government
Pritzker says state 'saved a lot of lives' with COVID policies
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended his initial handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that vaccines have worked despite doubts by Dr. Anthony Faucci on their effectiveness.
Business
Pritzker says he'll be 'listening and watching' Chicago mayoral race
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he isn't endorsing anyone in the April 4 general election for mayor of Chicago, at least not yet.
Business
Pekau: 'Ultimately, the people get the choice. They should get the representation they want to have'
The Village of Orland board voted unanimously on Jan. 16 to put a proposal on the April 4 ballot that will read: “Shall the Village of Orland Park retain the managerial form of government?”
Business
Stoller: 'We cannot continue to increase our spending year after year'
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is blasting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal.
Government
Mendrick to enforce 'all state and local laws' after controversial comments about weapons ban
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said he will enforce “all state and local laws” in the wake of controversy that stemmed from his earlier promise not to enforce Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
Business
Grant on Chicago’s low arrest rates: ‘I think it’s a travesty’
State Rep. Amy Grant called Chicago’s single-digit arrest rate for major crimes a “travesty” and called on the city to change direction.
Government
Oakbrook Terrace board member Manzo: Red-light cameras 'have always been about the money'
Oakbrook Terrace officials continue to haul in revenue from a red-light camera at 22nd Street and Route 83, despite complaints from residents, a lawsuit, and orders from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to take it down.
Business
Pritzker shares doubts about proposed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently hinted that he does not expect to see paperwork on his desk tied to a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights anytime soon.
Business
Stoller: 'The purpose of being here today is to get to know Rochelle'
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) recently visited Rochelle for the first time since redistricting made the Hub City region a part of part of the 37th District. Stoller said he wanted to make connections there.
Government
Lawsuit alleges DCFS ‘willfully and wrongly’ left children locked up
A federal lawsuit charges Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) officials “willfully and wrongly” left dozens of children under the care of the agency locked away in juvenile jails even after some of them had been ordered released to their guardian.
Government
Bailey: 'To come here into Illinois and to add the FOID card, and to continue to add these restrictions, that's an infringement'
State Sen. Darren Bailey is among the growing list of lawmakers to come out against new legislation.
Business
Pritzker's office: 'The assault weapons ban is the law of Illinois'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office is fighting back against resistance to the state's new assault weapons ban.
Government
Mazzochi on 'Paid Leave for All Workers Act': 'What it’s going to mean is that more businesses close, more businesses can’t survive, and the very people you are trying to protect won’t have jobs at all'
Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi recently joined the chorus of Springfield lawmakers expressing concern that a bill that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers will be bad for small businesses across the state.