Illinois

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Illinois paid nursing break now law, divides lawmakers

January 5, 2026

(The Center Square) – Senate Bill 212 requires Illinois employers to pay nursing mothers for break time starting Jan. 1,…

January 5, 2026

Leaders take credit for lower Chicago crime …

January 4, 2026

(The Center Square) – As Illinois Democrats call for an extension of federal tax credits to address higher Affordable Care…

January 3, 2026

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump is praising the United States military for capturing Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, but…

January 2, 2026

The Chicago Transit Authority must pay nearly $3 million to a woman who was struck by a bus, even though…

January 2, 2026

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says states will not receive matching child-care funds…

January 2, 2026

IDHS announces health information potentially exposed …

January 2, 2026

(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman’s warning that Americans are paying more for groceries is drawing pushback from economists…

December 28, 2025

(The Center Square) – Illinois' initiative to boost the amount of state contract money it awards to businesses owned by…

December 28, 2025

(The Center Square) – While former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan spends the final days of 2025 behind bars, the…

December 27, 2025

(The Center Square) – The Illinois state rep whose district includes Soldier Field says the Chicago Bears are bluffing by…

December 26, 2025

(The Center Square) – As Illinois rolls out a new law requiring early literacy screenings beginning Jan. 1, some educators…