Former DOJ lawyer calls suit over mail-in ballots unnecessary
(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a lawsuit Wednesday to block a new federal rule governing…
DOJ, Illinois AG asked to investigate hospital
(The Center Square) – Two Illinois legislators are asking federal and state authorities to investigate a Metro East hospital over…
Illinois Quick Hits: IDOC to close work camps, impact facilities
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Corrections says it expects to save about $35.9 million in capital costs,…
Johnson’s order could make contractors ‘revisit’ practices
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says his administration wants to know if city contractors reflect the diversity…
Court: Wrigleyville under-L parking spot owners can’t be forced out yet
(Legal Newsline) — A state appeals panel has agreed with a Cook County judge who slapped the brakes on the…
Illinois officials, elections advocates respond to mail-in voting ruling
(The Center Square) – Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday, Illinois elected officials are urging residents to send any…
Democrats sue Postal Service over rule on mail-in ballots
(The Center Square) - Democratic attorneys general from California, 22 other states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois to get $1B from US taxpayers for broadband
(The Center Square) – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced on Tuesday that it has approved its final Broadband…
Parent group raises concerns over Glenbrook North course
(The Center Square) – A Lake County parent advocacy leader is raising concerns about Glenbrook North High School’s “Contemporary Social…
Joliet Junior College Board Deadlocks on Vice Chair, Seat Stays Vacant
Joliet Junior College | August 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees failed to fill its…
Election 2026: Graham clips Norman for Republican U.S. Senate ticket
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham will have the place of her brother Lindsey on the Nov. 3 ballot, having defeated U.S.…
Evacuations remain, containment grows for Reno wildfire
Firefighters in the Reno area continued to fight for further containment along the Hawk Fire while 45,000 residents remained under…