US: Illinois state lawmakers attempt long-shot repeal of BDS ban

Progressive members of the Democratic supermajority in the Illinois General Assembly are pushing forward a bill to reverse the decade-old state ban on boycotts of Israel, Capital News Illinois reported on Sunday.  Since 2015, Illinois has forbidden the …

Illinois state government headcount rises

The number of state workers has risen to the highest level since 2008. The Department of Central Management Services says the total headcount is now 55,340. That's compared to 50,544 in 2019 — about a 9.5% increase. In 2008, the headcount was 55,237 …

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Illinois quick hits: Chicago hiring practices investigated; federal digital equity funding pulled

Chicago hiring practices investigated The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the city of Chicago for possible race-based hiring practices following comments made by the mayor during a public appearance Sunday. In a speech at a church, Brandon …

2 injured in crash on Illinois Route 115

Two people were transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 115 near 2000S Road southwest of Kankakee Monday afternoon. Illinois State Police Troop 5 said the crash occurred at approximately 1:31 p.m., and no further …

Illinois volleyball boosts back row

CHAMPAIGN — Devin Dzienny signed with Florida last December and enrolled early in January to get a head start on her college volleyball career. A coaching change for the Gators, with longtime coach Mary Wise announcing her retirement in February after 34 …

Illinois secures commitment from transfer punter

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois football wrapped up its spring practices with a need among its specialists, with just returning kicker David Olano and early enrollee transfer punter Keelan Crimmins on the roster. Punters Hugh Robertson and Declan Duley entered the …

‘Not common': Where did the Illinois dust storm come from and why did it happen?

A large dust storm swept through Illinois Friday, sparking the first-ever dust storm warning for Chicago as it led to numerous crashes and travel warnings across the state. So how exactly did it happen? Strong winds throughout the day brought localized …

Cryptocurrency company faces class-action lawsuit for alleged Illinois BIPA violations

Cryptocurrency company Coinbase is facing a class-action lawsuit after users claimed its identity verification systems violate the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act, Cointelegraph reports. The lawsuit alleged Coinbase violated BIPA because it …

Peoria Proud travels to Illinois State Capitol to protect LGBTQ+ rights 

Members of Peoria Proud and Equality Illinois at the Illinois State Capitol, May 8, 2025 | PW PEORIA, Ill.—On Thursday, May 8, members of Peoria Proud, a Peoria-based LGBTQIA+ advocacy group, attended the annual LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day at the Illinois State …