Tag: Illinois
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…
Illinois illegal immigrant Edwin Pacheco Meza charged in fatal DUI crash of Coles County Board Michael Clayton
Two undocumented immigrants have been charged in connection with a tragic crash that resulted in the death of…
Illinois clears major hurdle in containing an invasive fish
The battle against the invasive silver carp in the Illinois River has been a long and challenging one.…
DOJ Indicts Illinois Congressional Candidate Kat Abughazaleh Over ICE Protests
A former journalist who is now running for Congress as a Democrat in Illinois was recently indicted, along…