Center Square: Some see Illinois' dwindling population hurting public pensions
Illinois has seen an exodus of residents during the past several years. Some say the outmigration is contributing to the state’s growing pension problems.
Chicago Tribune: Age for required behind-the-wheel testing would remain 79 under secretary of state’s recommendation
The Illinois secretary of state’s office is recommending that a pandemic-driven state law that raised the minimum age for required behind-the-wheel driving tests for license renewals from 75 to 79 be made permanent
Sun-Times: With federal shutdown looming, what does it mean for Illinois, Chicago?
The country is once again inching closer to a federal government shutdown – a scenario that will force furloughs for thousands of federal employees in Illinois and could cause significant delays at the city’s airports.
Daily Herald: Proposed budget delivers assistance and eases future financial pressure
DuPage County Board Chairwoman Deborah Conroy Tuesday presented a proposed $611.7 million budget that funds ongoing building projects, increases assistance to combat hunger and sets aside money to address affordable housing needs.
Center Square: Illinois long-term care group says staffing mandates will be disastrous
Following the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ release of its proposed nursing home staffing rule, an Illinois long-term care association is calling it unrealistic.
Capitol News: In joint effort, election authorities try to tamp down misinformation
Six months before the next presidential primary elections in Illinois, county clerks and other local election authorities are asking for the public’s help in stopping misinformation campaigns before they get started.