U.S. rep calls for more safeguards on how welfare money is spent
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman is calling for more scrutiny on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The call follows a...
Chicago set to provide schooling and additional housing for migrants
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers have been on the hook for increased costs as part of the state's plan to house undocumented migrants...
Public forum planned on Ameren Illinois’ proposed $1.3 billion rate hike
(The Center Square) – The Citizens Utility Board is asking consumers to make their voices heard to the Illinois Commerce Commission on Ameren Illinois’...
Illinois taxpayer subsidies for migrant health care could run over budget this fall, some warn
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are concerned the taxpayer-funded migrant health care program will run out of money by this fall.
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Illinois law enforcement prepare for implementation of first-in-nation cashless bail system
(The Center Square) – With the Illinois Supreme Court decision to end money bond statewide, prosecutors and the law enforcement community are bracing for...