Illinois

The Illinois Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban four food additives that are found in common products including candy, soda and baked goods.

Supporters of the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act,” modeled after a federal tax credit program, said it would result in over 1,000 affordable housing units being built over its first six years.

The fire was reported in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Joliet, just west of Chicago Street.

One challenge stemming from the influx of migrants that some advocates say the state has not done enough to address is educating the children of those coming across the border.

A proposed Illinois law would require tipped restaurant workers to be paid minimum wage. Restaurant industry groups object.

Attorneys for the Joliet police chief and other police officials are seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit that claims a retired sergeant was falsely arrested over allegations that he stole a forklift.

Illinoisans who want documents notarized can do so without leaving their homes, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Wednesday.

Karina’s Bill, contained in House Bill 4469 and Senate Bill 2633 also adds an “intimate partner” — such as present and past spouses, dating or engaged relationships — to the list of those who can petition for a firearm restraining order.

Oberweis Dairy plans to lay off 127 employees starting in June, the company informed the state in a WARN filing.

It appears there is little support on the Sandwich City Council for an effort by a group of residents to declare the city to be a nonsanctuary community for migrants.

Weeks after two high-profile resignations at the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday appointed the first-ever executive director to help lead the beleaguered agency.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act paved the way for companies like G&W Electric in Bolingbrook to invest in solar power projects.

Oberweis Dairy has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Traffic into O’Hare International Airport began returning to normal Monday morning after protests snarled commutes on westbound I-190.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan to create a new state agency to oversee Illinois’ various early childhood programs moved forward on Friday after the state Senate’s unanimous approval. It was one of 244 bills that cleared the Senate this week.