Employer Compliance with Illinois E-Verify Law Still Necessary Despite DOJ Lawsuit

Takeaways The DOJ suit against Illinois to block a new state law argues that Illinois is intruding on federal immigration authority. Illinois’ law requires E-Verify employers to post state notices and give employees advance notice of any Form I-9 …

Why Chicago Teachers Union’s $7.3B tax hike will hurt all of Illinois

The Illinois Revenue Alliance, a group which includes the Chicago Teachers Union, has released a proposal to impose nine tax increases and hike statewide taxes by $7.3 billion annually. Some of CTU’s ideas are likely illegal and tax all Illinoisans for the …

Nearly all Illinois communities smaller since 2020; Chicago loses nearly 30K

Since 2020, 84% of Illinois communities have lost population. Small towns were hit hardest by population declines in 2024, while Chicago’s migrant crisis helped offset people choosing to leave. Small towns in Illinois are getting smaller, suffering the …

Illinois lawmakers push new $2.7B sales tax on haircuts, Netflix, Uber and other services

Illinois lawmakers are looking to expand sales taxes to include things such as streaming services, gym memberships, vehicle repairs, hair care and other services to bail out Chicago’s failing transit systems and put more money in government budgets. …

Illinois considers lowering scores students need to be considered proficient on state exams

Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Illinois education officials are considering lowering the scores students need to get to be classified as proficient in a subject on a state …

Illinois Regional Transit Authority faces deficit

Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon 2025 Preview

Champaign, IL (61820) Today Locally heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds during the evening will give way to mainly clear skies after midnight. A few storms may be severe. Low around 60F. SW winds at 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain …

Report: Illinois-Tennessee extend basketball series

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois and Tennessee are set to play for a third consecutive season, according to a report from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. The twist for 2025-26? The series is moving to a neutral site, with the game scheduled for Dec. 6 at Bridgestone …

Historic Illinois places are in danger of demolition or collapse. Here’s the case to save them

Dilapidated and vacant buildings are more than eyesores in a community. These structures can lower property value and impact safety.. But before starting up the bulldozers, Landmarks Illinois wants property owners and city governments to consider …

Tornado Watch Issue for Central Illinois

A Tornado Watch has been issued for part of Central Illinois until 10 o'clock Thursday night.  Thunderstorms look to develop mainly east of I-55 starting around 7 pm and should be into Indiana by 10:30 pm. Any thunderstorm that does develop this …