(The Center Square) – Now that the end of disaster proclamations in Illinois has been announced, a nonprofit is calling for changes in executi…

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Kevin Bessler reports on statewide issues in Illinois for the Center Square. He has over 30 years of experience in radio news reporting throughout the Midwest.(The Center Square) – School choice advocates in Illinois are urging lawmakers to renew the Invest in Kids program during the 103rd General Assembly.
(The Center Square) – A new report shows rising costs are continuing to drive up spending on payroll, infrastructure, and other major areas of…
Utility shutoffs surge
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a counter brief challenging a judge’s decision that ruled the pretrial r…
(The Center Square) – A tax subsidy plan for a new Chicago Bears stadium complex is being criticized by an Illinois grassroots organization.
(The Center Square) – The COVID-19 pandemic spurred scores of parents to search for other educational opportunities for their children, and no…
(The Center Square) – With colder temperatures on the horizon next week for Illinois, pest control experts say rodents will be looking for war…
(The Center Square) – A bill that strips local control from county governments regarding zoning matters on wind and solar energy appears to be…