New law limits Illinois police cooperation with ICE, to close detainment centers
By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Local law enforcement agencies will be limited in how they cooperate with federal immigration authorities, and...
Illinois colleges lay out fall COVID-19 vaccine, mask plans
(The Center Square) – Most Illinois colleges and universities are requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to class this fall after...
State Fair to reopen with new attractions, indoor mask mandate
SPRINGFIELD – After a one-year interruption last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield is set to reopen Thursday,...
Pritzker signs bills aiming to address ‘period poverty’
SPRINGFIELD – Three new state laws will aim to break down barriers to feminine hygiene products such as tampons and sanitary napkins for those...
Joyce calls for action to pass a responsible energy package
MORRIS – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) remains a strong advocate for creating a responsible energy package that will protect jobs and secure Illinois’...
Orland Park native makes Olympic debut tonight
ORLAND PARK – In 2019, Evita Griskenas was the most decorated athlete in all sports at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Now the...
