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Chicago hotel union authorizes strike as brands deny pay hike demands
(The Center Square) –The Chicago hotel workers union voted to authorize a strike this week, after their contract expired at…
Illinois Quick Hits: Projected Choate closures pushed back three months
(The Center Square) – Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Tripp says the Illinois Department of Human Services has extended the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago data center moratorium ordinance proposed
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and three city council members have introduced an ordinance that would pause…
As Medicaid work requirements loom, officials seek to inform enrollees
(The Center Square) – As new work requirements for Medicaid enrollees take effect in roughly 100 days, elected officials are…
Embattled lawmaker faces grassroots write-in opponent
(The Center Square) – An embattled lawmaker who will appear on the ballot unopposed in November has a new challenger…
Taxpayers pay extra for early voting
(The Center Square) – Early voting begins in Illinois on Thursday morning, but the state’s 40-day early voting period is…
Illinois Quick Hits: Court expands order against Illinois swipe fee law
(The Center Square) – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has expanded its permanent injunction against…
OT, settlements fuel Chicago police overspending
(The Center Square) – According to a new report, the Chicago Police Department has far overspent its budget in recent…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker creates AI cabinet
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order to create the Illinois Artificial Intelligence Cabinet. …
City services could cost local taxpayers more as fuel costs rise
(The Center Square) – As fuel prices across the nation have steadily increased in recent months, taxpayers may wonder how…
South Side opposition comes to billionaire-backed Amtrak facility relocation
(The Center Square) – As the next owner of the Chicago White Sox is publicly pushing his plans to relocate…
AG candidates differ over Court’s mail-in ballot ruling
(The Center Square) – Republican Illinois attorney general candidate Bob Fioretti said the U.S. Postal Service should have authority to…