U.S. adds 172k jobs in ‘strong’ May report, unemployment remains at 4.3%
The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May's better-than-expected report while the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%, according to data…
Researchers put a number on how much debt U.S. can carry
The United States has about 20 years to change course on its national debt before it reaches the estimated limits…
Ruling: Illinois Supreme Court likely overstepped in ousting of Cook County judge
A federal judge says he believes a Cook County judge has leveled serious accusations against the Illinois Supreme Court for…
Illinois passes law to restrict new federal migrant detention centers
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers passed a bill last weekend that will heavily restrict where immigration detention centers can operate…
Alcohol tax amendments may be unconstitutional
(The Center Square) – Illinois government officials have proposed amending the way the state taxes alcohol, but the changes may…
Illinois quick hits: Lawsuit filed over drunk driving deal involving noncitizen
Lawsuit filed over drunk driving deal involving noncitizen …
Illinois to regulate intoxicating hemp products, loosen up on cannabis
(The Center Square) – Headed to the governor’s desk is legislation that will regulate and restrict some intoxicating hemp products…
Questions loom after data center legislation stalls
(The Center Square) – The speaker of the Illinois House says he thinks state lawmakers will eventually pass data center…
Illinois quick hits: Stop child care scams act clears U.S. House, Illinois U.S. Reps introduce immigrant due process bill
Stop child care scams act clears U.S. House …
State Police, IDOT break ground on $14M training facility
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation broke ground on a joint venture…
Illinois Quick Hits: Johnson says comptroller running is ‘no breaking news’
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says it’s no breaking news that Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is running…
Debt burden, pensions burden Chicago Public Schools
(The Center Square) – The author of a new Civic Federation report says taking on more debt would be a…