U.S. Supreme Court to hear home distilling case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear a case over whether home whiskey distilleries are constitutional. …
Poll: States should pause or restrict data centers, not offer tax incentives
States should pause approving new data centers or place restrictions on their impact rather than using tax incentives to attract…
Illinois Quick Hits: U.S. Reps., state agencies receive suspicious packages
(The Center Square) – Several Illinois congressional members are among elected officials and government offices that reported receiving suspicious packages…
Study: Cost of trucking litigation average $16.8M
(Legal Newsline) – A new report examines how lawsuit abuse involving commercial truck accidents is driving up litigation and insurance…
Manhattan Fire Protection District Opens New Station in North End
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District has opened a new fire station in the northern portion of its coverage…
Land Use: Reports 4.3% of Farmland Pledged to Commercial Solar
Will County Land Use & Development Committee | October 1, 2026 Article Summary: A status memo from Zoning Administrator Marguerite…
Op-Ed: Luxury housing offers builders a way through the slump
Jacksonville and Chicago have more high-income households than in 2019, and more luxury buyers than a year ago but fewer…
Southwest illegal border crossing reach lowest level for one year in U.S. history
Illegal border crossings at the southwest border reached their lowest level in U.S. history over the past fiscal year, according…
Third party Illinois candidates claim collusion prevented debate appearances
(The Center Square) – Third-party candidates in multiple statewide races are criticizing their leading opponents and a Chicago area PBS…
Poll: Data center companies should pay for power system upgrades
Companies operating data centers should be the ones that pay for upgrades to the electric grid, most voters say according…
P&Z: Plainfield Township Garage Addition Approved Despite Staff Denial Recommendation
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission | October 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Planning and Zoning Commission…
Legislative Committee: Will County Committee Narrows Solar Siting Language in 2027 State Agenda
Will County Legislative Committee | October 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board’s Legislative Committee voted unanimously on Oct.…