Illinois Insights

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE New state transportation boss looking to cure Kennedy construction ‘headache,’ focus on speeding up projects “Gia Biagi has been at...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Reforming Tier 2 pensions could cost the state $30 billion, actuary says  “A new Illinois pension reform bill would increase...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois doubled private investments, quadrupled retained jobs in 2024  “Illinois doubled private investments in the state, as well as investments...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Bills addressing warehouse quotas, nursing homes, prostitution pass in session’s final days  “Lawmakers in Springfield approved a measure that aims...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations  “After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois lawmakers consider an array of measures in final days of lame-duck session  “Illinois lawmakers over the weekend teed up...

Please note that this will be the final edition of Illinois Insights for the year. We will resume our publication after the holidays on...

Please note that the final edition of Illinois Insights for the year will be sent on Monday, December 23. We will resume our publication...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Illinois Senate Human Rights Committee hears testimony on Chicago housing crisis “The Illinois Senate Human Rights Committee held the meeting...