Illinois

Firefighter Memorial License Plate Most Popular, Then Chicago White Sox; Some Offensive Vanity Plates Rejected

Mon Jan 30, 2023 09:49 am Cardinal News

By Zeta Cross | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – Customized vanity license plates are a popular way for drivers to distinguish themselves from the pack. However, some don’t make the cut. “BITEME” […]

Illinois State Police Seek to Consolidate Several Gun Ban Cases into One

Thu Jan 26, 2023 03:07 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois State Police are looking to consolidate several federal cases challenging Illinois’ gun ban into one. The Crawford County state-level case filed earlier this […]

Effingham County Judge’s Temporary Restraining Order Blocks Illinois Gun Ban

Fri Jan 20, 2023 05:47 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square Enforcement of Illinois’ gun ban has been temporarily suspended for the 860-plus individuals who sued the state. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the gun and magazine ban into law […]

Illinois Senate Passes Ban on Assault Weapons, Assault Weapons Attachments; Limits Magazines

Mon Jan 9, 2023 10:22 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate late Monday passed a bill that seeks to ban the future sale of certain semi-automatic guns and magazines with various capacities […]

Emergency Motion Delays Jan. 1 Start of Cashless Bail in All 102 Illinois Counties

Sat Dec 31, 2022 08:19 pm Cardinal News

By Dan McCaleb | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois Supreme Court on New Year’s Eve delayed implementation of cashless bail across the state, which was set to go into effect Sunday, […]

End of Cash Bail Ruled Unconstitutional in 65 of 102 Illinois Counties

Thu Dec 29, 2022 05:55 pm Cardinal News

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour: SAFE-T Act Was about Infusing Our Criminal Justice System with Woke Ideology and Completely Upending Our Constitution Reaction continued Thursday after a Kankakee County judge ruled the provision that eliminates cash […]

A small fence separates densely populated Tijuana, Mexico, right, from the United States in the Border Patrol's San Diego Sector (SOURCE: US government photo in public domain)

Supreme Court Justice John Roberts Puts Administrative Hold on End of Title 42 Expulsion

Tue Dec 20, 2022 05:35 am Cardinal News

Cameron Arcand | The Center Square Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday put a temporary administrative hold on the Biden’s administration’s plans to end Title 42 enforcement this week. Roberts gave the administration until 5 […]

According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 70% of the nation's roads are in regions that average more than five inches of snow a year, and that's a problem because a lot of people have forgotten how to drive in snowy conditions.

Be Prepared, Many Illinois Residents Have Forgotten How to Drive in Winter Weather

Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:04 pm Cardinal News

By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square With a threat of winter weather this week in Illinois, insurance officials are reminding Illinoisans about winter driving conditions and to be prepared. According to the Federal Highway […]

Pritzker Signs Amendments to SAFE-T Act December 6; Lawsuit Fighting Implementation Begins December 20

Tue Dec 6, 2022 07:41 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square Amendments to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act are now law. The controversial legislation passed the previous General Assembly in January 2021. It brought about sweeping changes to the state’s criminal […]

Freight truck moving west toward mountains

United Van Lines Study: 67% of Illinois Moving Jobs Are Outbound; 2nd Highest Percentage by State

Tue Dec 6, 2022 06:58 pm Cardinal News

Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via (The Center Square) Across the country, hundreds of thousands of companies have established remote work policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. No longer bound to an office, […]

Suspects near Ronald Reagan statue in Dixon, Illinois

Tips from Public Help Dixon Police Identify President Ronald Reagan Statue Vandal Suspects

Wed Jul 22, 2020 02:37 pm Cardinal News

Following tips from the public, the Dixon Police Department has identified two female suspects accused of vandalizing the base of the Reagan statue in the Dixon Riverfront Plaza, according to the Dixon Police Department. “Black […]

Gov. Pritzker Activates Illinois National Guard from 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, and Other Army and Air National Guard to Assist with Logistical Support and Medical Staffing

Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:17 pm Cardinal News

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 activated about 60 Illinois National Guard service members from the Air and Army National Guard to assist first responders and medical providers with the Coronavirus COVID-19 […]

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