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Illinois quick hits: Criminal justice grants announced; unemployment rate unchanged

Criminal justice grants announced The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority has announced $50 million in taxpayer-funded grants for historically underserved communities. ...
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Chicago car impounds not unconstitutional ‘taking’: Court

A federal appeals panel says Chicago's policy of towing and disposing of vehicles doesn't reach the level of unconstitutional taking without compensation, even if the value of the cars that are seized may greatly exceed the unpaid ticket debt. ...
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State Rep: Illegal immigrants cost IL taxpayers more than enforcement

(The Center Square) - An Illinois Statehouse Republican says the cost of illegal immigration in Illinois is much more than a recently reported estimate of the cost of Operation Midway Blitz. ...
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Court blocks Trump admin’s medical research funding cuts

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit has affirmed a lower court's decision barring the Trump administration from cutting funding for medical and public health research at universities and other institutions, following a lawsuit by 22 attorneys general. ...
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Duckworth pushes military IVF coverage as critics warn taxpayers could pay

(The Center Square) - Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Schaumburg, criticizes the House speaker and the president after a provision expanding in-vitro fertilization coverage for military families was stripped from the defense bill. Opponents cite cost, capacity and ethical concerns. ...
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Tony McCombie Calls for Reforms to Boost Affordability and Public Safety in Illinois

As Illinois lawmakers prepare for a new session, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie is urging the state to change course, focusing on affordability, public safety, and job-driven infrastructure. McCombie says Illinois families are struggling with rising costs, making daily sacrifices while, in her view, ...
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WATCH: Trump ‘not gonna pay’ child care fraud; Immigration enforcement costs; Moving out

(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the latest in the ongoing scrutiny of taxpayer spending on child care subsidies with President Donald Trump saying he's not going to pay states like ...
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Illinois quick hits: Increased flu activity reported

Increased flu activity reported The Illinois Department of Public Health says flu activity is very high in the state, the most severe of five respiratory illness activity levels as ...
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Flu and COVID Cases Surge in Illinois as Officials Urge Vaccination and Precautions

Illinois faces a surge in flu activity, now at very high levels, according to the Department of Public Health. Officials have confirmed the season’s first pediatric flu-related death, raising concerns across the state. COVID-19 cases are also on the rise, prompting renewed urgency. Health ...
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Illinois Law Protects Employees Using Work Devices to Document Domestic or Gender Violence

Illinois workers now have new legal protections when using company devices to document incidents of domestic, sexual, or gender violence. Public Act 104-0171, which became effective on January 1st, prohibits employers from disciplining or retaliating against employees who use work-provided phones, computers, or other ...
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Illinois Liquor Control Commission Encourages Residents to Join Dry January for Better Health

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is urging residents to take part in Dry January, a month-long challenge inviting individuals to refrain from alcohol. This health-focused initiative is designed to encourage people to examine their drinking habits and potentially improve their overall well-being. Throughout the ...
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Illinois Launches New Public Health Laws to Improve Care and Safety Statewide

Illinois is set to implement a series of public health laws starting in 2026. Among them are new requirements for overdose incident reporting and expanded prenatal syphilis testing to protect expectant mothers and newborns. Students will gain improved access to contraception, and schools will ...
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