Illinois News
Carterville coach at center of sexual abuse investigation has history of disciplinary action
Public records reveal that an assistant football coach in Carterville who’s under investigation for criminal sexual abuse had previously been disciplined for inappropriate conduct involving students.
Read MoreRegulators OK ComEd’s plan to increase deposit costs for large-load projects like data centers
The order is seen as a first step, but advocates say more is needed to make data centers carry infrastructure costs.
Read MoreMapping Juliana Stratton’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary win
The foundation of Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s larger-than-expected victory in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate was laid with a dominant performance in Chicago but padded by a surprisingly strong performance downstate. She also kept up with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Chicago suburbs.
Read More‘Illinois farmers can feed Illinois’: State grant program offers assistance
Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million in funding to support local food systems.
Read MoreMoore: How ‘Strattmentum’ upended Krishnamoorthi’s once-seemingly inevitable Senate path
Everyone has a take on the impact the flood of money had on the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Brenden Moore’s? Money was obviously a factor. The leading candidates needed it to communicate with voters. But money isn’t worth anything without a winning message and an effective messenger to deliver it.
Read MoreMargaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller
Croke’s win solidified what was an impressive election night for candidates endorsed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Read MoreCompanies could be on the hook for work-related activities before and after shifts start, court rules
Two former Amazon employees sued the company, arguing they should be compensated for time spent on health screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreLawyers say D.C. court’s decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois
Recent decision by a local Washington, D.C., court is being cited as precedent in a case challenging Illinois’ assault weapons ban.
Read MoreChristian Mitchell sizes up the Pritzker vs. Bailey rematch
Gov. JB Pritzker’s running mate, Christian Mitchell says the Pritzker campaign is taking Republican Darren Bailey’s candidacy seriously, looking to make things more affordable for Illinoisans and keeping an eye on progress toward clean energy goals.
Read MoreProposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration
A proposed state bill inspired by the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all students before they graduate.
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