Courts
Ex-deputy sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey(The Center Square) – A former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey at her Springfield home in July 2024. Read More
Illinois
Illinois millionaire’s tax would direct 50% of revenue to public schools(The Center Square) – A proposal for a state constitutional amendment to impose a millionaire’s tax has been referred to the Illinois House Rules Committee, but only half the revenues… Read More
Courts
Attorneys review Chicago Teachers Union audits following congressional request(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union says it has complied with a U.S. House committee’s request to release financial audits, but attorneys challenging the union in court say… Read More
Illinois
Pritzker says $481.6 million put in reserves, GOP questions state spending(The Center Square) – One day after an Illinois state representative said there was no budget transparency from J.B. Pritzker’s office, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget said it… Read More
Illinois
Illinois House returns to session with plans for SAFE-T Act, Israel, taxes(The Center Square) – Higher taxes, the SAFE-T Act and state policy regarding Israel may all be on the table as the Illinois House returns to business. State representatives returned… Read More