The Center Square: Clean fuel mandates will further increase Illinois gas prices, opponents say
Proposed legislation that directs two Illinois agencies to assign state-mandated “deficits” to gasoline is being criticized by an industry group, which argues the measure would further increase the price of a gallon of gas.
Chicago Tribune: North Chicago alderman charged with felony misconduct, criminal damage
Charges for felony misconduct and felony criminal damage to government-supported property were filed by the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office against North Chicago Alderman Anthony Coleman, who represents the city’s 2nd Ward.
WTTW: Illinois’ high court reports ‘breathtaking’ rise in appeals following elimination of cash bail
Justices on Illinois’ high court are reviewing what can be done to deal with a “breathtaking” swell of appeals cases connected to the SAFE-T Act, the massive state law that nearly six months ago eliminated cash bail.
Sun-Times: CTA receives $111 million grant to replace some Blue Line tracks, improve accessibility
More than 10,000 feet of Blue Line tracks will be replaced in 2027, thanks to a $111 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Center Square: Illinois legislators push to make pornography websites verify visitor's age
State lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would require Illinoisans to verify their age when clicking on pornographic sites. Those Illinois businesses that fail to enact verification methods would be subject to civil penalties.