$55.9 billion budget includes new taxes, ‘no property tax relief’
(The Center Square) – The Illinois General Assembly has voted to approve a record-high budget for fiscal year 2027, with…
Illinois to require bell-to-bell student phone ban in public schools
(The Center Square) – Legislation to ban the use of cell phones by students from bell-to-bell officially passed both chambers…
Illinois Quick Hits: Housing, megaprojects take backseat to budget talks
(The Center Square) – Top Democrat leaders in the Illinois legislature met with Gov. J.B. Pritzker late Friday behind closed…
Taxpayer watchdog calls for accountability after helicopter prom controversy
(The Center Square) – A taxpayer watchdog is calling for a potential criminal investigation after allegations surfaced that a suburban…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Clark County Board for April 17, 2026
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 The Clark County Board met Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8 a.m.…
Illinois Quick Hits: Unemployment numbers rise; Champaign job growth continues
(The Center Square) – According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment…
4-H Group Plans $70,000 Bathhouse at Clark County Fairgrounds
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 Article Summary: Volunteers updated the Clark County Board on Friday, April 17,…
Clark County Board Approves Seven Highway Resolutions, Including Four Railroad Crossings
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Clark County Board on Friday, April 17, 2026, approved…
County to Buy Refurbished Tornado Siren for Westfield Area, Casey Donates Unit
Clark County Board Meeting | April 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Clark County Board on Friday, April 17, 2026, approved…
Bill to let felons vote from prison draws criticism from Republicans
(The Center Square) – Some Democrats and electoral rights groups want progress on legislation in Springfield that would give people…
Supreme Court yet to decide high profile cases
Birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in female sports and federal firing powers are among more than two dozen cases yet to…
Government spending on seniors’ benefits soon to make up majority of federal budget
More than half of the federal budget will go toward benefits for Americans 65 years and older by 2036, and…