College Sports
Illinois rewards Bielema with new contract through 2028
Illinois signed coach Bret Bielema to a new six-year contract through 2028 on Tuesday, a big reward for transforming a struggling program into a winner in his second season.
Illinois News
Illinois Politics
Illinois Sen. Scott Bennett dies at 45
A state senator since 2015, Bennett died from complications of a large brain tumor, according to his wife Stacy Bennett. She said the family is shocked by the unexpected suddenness of her husband's death.
Illinois Business
Stellantis to idle Belvidere assembly plant, lay off workers
Stellantis says Friday that its Belvidere Assembly Plant will be idled effective Feb. 28 as the automaker “considers other avenues to optimize operations.”
Illinois Business
Biden releasing nearly $36B to aid pensions of union workers
The retirement plan has participants in almost every state, with the largest concentration in the Midwest, including 25,000 in Illinois. The program was on track to become insolvent in 2026.
Illinois Politics
Illinois lawmakers OK crime bill, plan ends bail
Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly approved followup clarifications of their watershed criminal justice overhaul Thursday, trying to appease critics by adding numerous offenses to a list of crimes that qualify a defendant to remain jailed while awaiting trial.
Illinois Politics
Illinois legislators to decide whether to end cash bail
One of Illinois' most comprehensive — and contentious — pieces of legislation is scheduled for another cleanup, after it was both venerated and vilified during the fall election campaign. This is legislators' last chance to finalize details before major parts of the package take effect Jan. 1.
Law
Summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in Northern District of Illinois: November 18, 2022
Here is a brief summary of recent cases brought by the US Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois.
Illinois Business
Illinois voters approve collective bargaining amendment
With its passage, Illinois is prohibited from becoming a right-to-work state. All employees under union contracts can be required to pay union dues, regardless of political or religious affiliation.
Environment
Solar farms in 3 states cited for environmental violations
A statement by the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency said, in each case, the alleged companies failed to take steps to control runoff water.
Illinois Politics
Election Day 2022: Bailey vs. Pritzker highlights Illinois' races but others could be key bellwethers
The high-profile Illinois Gubernatorial highlights today's elections but other Illinois races could prove to be key bellwethers for how the nation feels about the direction of the country.
Politics
In campaign swing, Biden focuses on incumbent Democrats
President Joe Biden’s travel plan for his last big campaign swing before Tuesday’s midterm elections reveals his defensive stance in the campaign’s closing days: He’s spending the bulk of his time trying to hang on to seats that his party already holds.
Business
State attorneys general sue to block Albertsons' $4B payout
Earlier this week, a collection of Attorneys General from California, Illinois, and D.C. asked the parent companies of regional grocery chains Jewel-Osco and Mariano's to delay their merger until they can complete a review. Today, they're suing.