State Sen. Rachel Ventura, D-Joliet, filed a plan to let municipal and county governments impose fees – from 50 cents to $8 – on each loaded semitrailer leaving an intermodal facility.
Gov. JB Pritzker unexpectedly moved away from his long-standing opposition to taxing services, saying he didn’t want to start taking ideas off the table as lawmakers search for ways to fund and reform the Chicago region’s mass transit system.
On Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker announced $827 million in state incentives he said secured Rivian’s decision to build a midsize SUV in Illinois instead of Georgia.
The explosion of the airship Hindenburg is one of the most famous aviation disasters in American history and signaled the end of the zeppelin era of flight. An Illinois radio reporter provided the only news broadcast of the moment.
“Age 30 frightens me.” ... It’s my candid answer to the question: “What is the perfect age?”
Opinion: Are you a young professional in DeKalb County eager to navigate the twists and turns of your career journey with confidence and guidance? Look no further than Elevate’s next Mentor Match-Up event May 20, writes Anna Wilson and Savannah Walsh.
The Pretrial Success Act legislation builds upon the Pretrial Fairness Act by constructing a support system for people awaiting trial in the community, with a proposed $15 million investment designed to expand access to health and human services.
Rettke: The sacrifice of being a first responder often trickles down to their families. So today, we say "Thank you" to first responders throughout our DeKalb County communities, and thank you also to the families for all the ways you put service before self.
Typing the phrase “first responder” into the General Assembly website (ilga.gov) returns dozens of bills introduced during the current session.