Center Square: Pritzker suggests employing recently arrived undocumented migrants on farms
Gov. J.B. Pritzker suggests allowing the influx of migrants who have arrived in Illinois to be workers on farms throughout the state. The notion has drawn questions.
Center Square: New Illinois casino resort opens up downstate
The Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort, which brings hundreds of rooms, restaurants and gambling to the downstate area, is now open in Carterville.
Chicago Tribune: Gov. J.B. Pritzker appoints former state senator and longtime Mike Madigan ally to state board
Shortly after saying Illinois Democrats have “learned lessons” from recent corruption convictions of close associates of Michael Madigan, Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed an ally of the indicted former longtime Democratic House Speaker to a state board that oversees billions of dollars in lending.
Sun-Times: Lincolnshire-based Zebra Technologies cutting 700 workers
The Lincolnshire-based company has said in a regulatory filing it will reduce its global employee headcount by 7% via buyouts, or what it called a “voluntary retirement plan.” In its 2022 annual report, Zebra said it had 10,500 workers.
Daily Herald: Lake County might hire opioid program coordinator
Lake County might hire an opioid program coordinator and implement an education program in schools in advance of a new state law, among other initiatives being pursued with its share of a national settlement.
WCIA: Illinois Supreme Court prepares for no-cash bail with new Committee on Pretrial Education
The Illinois Supreme Court is launching a committee to implement no-cash bail across the state. The SAFE-T Act lays out guidelines for transition to a no-cash bail system.