Reentry housing bill draws support from advocates; debate centers on cost, public safety
(The Center Square) – Supporters of Illinois’ proposed “Homes for Good Act” say the measure could reduce recidivism and improve public safety by addressing...
Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate hits 5%
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state’s unemployment rate reached 5% in February, up 0.1 percentage point from...
Ex-Dem Rep. Stoneback can’t sue gun control group, current Rep. Olickal over NRA smears
An Illinois gun control activist group and a current Illinois Democratic state lawmaker appear poised to ultimately prevail over a former Democratic state representative...
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois House approves student cell phone ban
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House has approved a bill banning students from using cell phones during the school day.
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Illinois proposal aims to improve detection of potentially staged deaths
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-Woodstock, says too many deaths initially ruled as suicides may actually be homicides, and he is...