Illinois SOS announces skip the line program
(The Center Square) – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulious said Thursday the department is working to address the long lines at drivers’ service offices. The new program requires many to reserve a time and […]
Audit: Illinois unemployment agency made $5.2 billion in ‘overpayments’ during COVID-19
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are calling for accountability into the state's handling of unemployment payments during the COVID-19 pandemic after an audit...
Illinois forms state task force to address homelessness
(The Center Square) – A new law sets up a state-run task force with the aim of getting Illinois to "functional zero" homelessness.
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Illinois’ new deal with AFSCME union to cost taxpayers an additional $620 million
(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois reached a new contract agreement with members of the AFSCME union that will cost taxpayers an...
Chicago welcomes National Homeland Security Conference amid summer of increased crime
(The Center Square) – Chicago is host to a National Homeland Security Conference focused on public safety investments and new technology amid a summer...