Illinois

Previously a principal in our Chicago office, Sydney returns to CPS with over a decade of experience in Illinois government at both the state...

Editor’s Note: There will not be a Wednesday and Friday edition of Illinois Insights this week in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. On behalf...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Dignity in Pay bill, which would abolish subminimum wage for Illinois adults with disabilities, heads to the governor’s desk “Following...

Gig Economy & Technology DETROIT — City Becomes Largest U.S. City to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments Detroit residents will have the option beginning in mid-2025...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE State-funded electric vehicle chargers open in Joliet, thousands more to come “Another funding round of up to $44 million is...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Hemp, cannabis industry leaders voice opposite reactions to proposed new Illinois hemp rules following state committee meeting “Though their products...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Lawmakers confront costly choices as state workers rally for better pension benefits “At issue are concerns over reforms made to...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE With state facing $3B deficit, GOP senators call on Gov. JB Pritzker to promise no tax hikes “On the first...

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal “A federal judge in East St. Louis on...