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Lawsuit claims digital asset tax is unconstitutional
(The Center Square) – According to a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County court, a new, first-in-the-nation digital asset tax in…
Bipartisan commission votes to release report on former rep’s misconduct
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission voted unanimously Thursday to release an investigative report from the Legislative…
Illinois quick hits: Toll hike hearings conclude Friday
Toll hike hearings conclude Friday …
Chicago can force landlords to pay tenants $10K for ‘relocation assistance’
(Legal Newsline) - Nothing in the U.S. Constitution prevents the city of Chicago from forcing landlords who purchase apartment buildings…
Speaker’s response to staffer assault complaint draws questions on his own conduct
(The Center Square) – After reporting about a now-resigned state representative and allegations that Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch…
Illinois news in brief: Ex-Big Ten Network staffer gets 2 years in embezzlement case
Ex-Big Ten Network staffer gets 2 years in embezzlement case …
New quantum tenant gets $1.8 million in tax credits
(The Center Square) – Another quantum technology company is coming to Illinois, and tax credits are part of the deal. …
Pritzker says felon was unlucky to land in his back yard
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says electronic monitoring of a suspect on pretrial release did not work in…
Chicago council approves ballot question to recoup costs from ICE operations
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council considered multiple ballot referendums during its regular meeting Wednesday morning, including some…
Illinois Quick Hits: $63M construction research center completed
(The Center Square) – State officials have marked the completion of the $63 million Materials Testing and Research Center at…
Illinois attorney general has paid private attorneys $2 million in recent years
(The Center Square) – Illinois' top state attorney has paid more than $2 million in the past three years to…
Chicago aldermen consider election reforms, cost savings
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council is considering new election reforms that supporters say could increase voter access…