‘Have to be some teeth,’ audit chair says of repeated findings at Illinois state agencies
(The Center Square) – A state legislator says the Illinois General Assembly may have to use the power of the purse to force state...
Derecho damage assessment continues with aim for federal assistance
(The Center Square) – It’s been more than a week since a powerful storm hit parts of central Illinois, knocking out power to tens...
Watchdog: Audit of Illinois’ unemployment agency shows national security failure
(The Center Square) – A newly released audit of Illinois’ unemployment agency shows some of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic was a...
Pritzker pushes for nationwide gun ban while Illinois’ law challenged in courts
(The Center Square) – With Illinois’ gun and magazine ban being challenged in a case expected to go to the U.S. Supreme Court, Gov....
Republican hopes Illinois GOP stays united through next year’s primaries
(The Center Square) – While Illinois' primary elections are still months away, some are lining up to toss their hats in the ring for...