Tag: Illinois
Law would ban ICE agents from becoming cops in Illinois
Illinois Bill Seeks to Ban Former ICE Agents from State and Local Law Enforcement A controversial bill introduced…
Employer of Illinois surgeon accused of killing ex-wife, Ohio dentist husband speaks out over his arrest
OSF Saint Anthony, the medical group that employed Michael David McKee, the Illinois surgeon accused of killing his…
How community solar turned a Superfund site into savings in Illinois
However, the Yeoman Solar Project represents a new direction for the city, one that brings new challenges and…
6 bills sought to reduce public access to body cam footage in Illinois
CWBChicago editor’s note: After successfully obtaining body camera footage through Illinois’ open records laws, our team uncovered a…
Illinois Passed New Clean Energy Legislation—What to Look for in 2026
Illinois clean energy advocates are celebrating the recent passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA).…
Cop killer gets life in prison — but Illinois ‘criminal justice reform’ makes him eligible for release in 40 years
Cook County Judge John Lyke handed down a life sentence to Steven Montano for the murder of Chicago…
Illinois families are going electric — for free
Electric utilities in Illinois are making a significant impact by helping low-income households transition to modern electric appliances…
New Illinois Law Going Into Effect January 1st Will Make Illegal Aliens Eligible for Student Financial Aid |
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker advocates for undocumented students during a press conference, urging the Trump Administration to halt…
A Trump administration proposal could threaten what remains of Illinois wetlands
The partnership between Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region, has shed light…
Illinois lawmakers press EPA over stalled lead-pipe funding
Lead pipes are a widespread issue across the United States, with no state having completely eradicated toxic lead…
Illinois addresses high energy costs by betting big on battery storage
Electricity prices have been on the rise in many parts of the country, and Illinois is no exception.…
Jurors Convict Illinois Deputy Of Killing Sonya Massey But Can’t Agree On First-Degree Murder Charge
An Illinois sheriff’s deputy was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black…