Aurora recall referendum effort submits nearly 9,000 signatures
(The Center Square) – An Aurora grassroots group seeking to give city voters the ability to recall the mayor and alderpersons at large has...
Illinois Quick Hits: Tyson to close Illinois, Utah facilities
(The Center Square) – Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced plans to end operations at the company’s beef facility in Joslin, Illinois, impacting about 2,500...
Illinois Quick Hits: Violence prevention group leader arrested
(The Center Square) – The executive director of a Chicago violence prevention group has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile family member and...
Inspector finds ‘dormant’ $57 million fund
(The Center Square) – Following an advisory by the Chicago inspector general’s office, the city treasurer has asked the city council to dissolve the...
Midwest Dems push ‘unity’ with socialist, moderate primary winners
(The Center Square) – With the wins of socialist, progressive and moderate Democrat candidates in recent midwestern primaries, top leaders in the party are...