Senator Andrew Chesney met with members of Illinois REALTORS at the Capitol this week. He emphasized their role in advocating for property rights and supporting local economies. Chesney expressed interest in ongoing collaboration on housing policy.
The Illinois Freedom Caucus called for eliminating the state’s equity commission after recent testimony. Members say the agency failed its mission and increased costs without expanding opportunities in state contracting.
Western Illinois University Athletics has begun selling season tickets for the upcoming Leatherneck football season starting April 20. Early bird pricing is available until June 30 before standard rates take effect. Six home games are scheduled this fall at Hanson Field.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has launched ‘Repair Chicago,’ a forum focused on collecting stories related to harm experienced by residents as part of discussions around reparations. Critics argue these conversations should also address recent impacts from education policies shaped by the teachers union.
Eastern Illinois University’s women’s golf team cut nearly twenty strokes from its first-round total at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships. The squad remains eighth overall heading into Tuesday’s final round.
Demarion Burch will join Illinois State’s men’s basketball team for the upcoming season under coach Ryan Pedon. The signing follows strong performances by both Burch at previous schools and by Illinois State last year.
Southern Illinois University football has added a Week 0 game at West Florida for August 2026. This marks their first matchup with West Florida and their return to playing in Florida since 2016.
A federal court has halted the proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna Inc., following legal action led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul alongside other states’ attorneys general. The move aims to preserve competition in broadcast television while litigation continues.
The City of Chicago has expanded its congestion zone boundaries and introduced new surcharges on rideshare trips within these areas.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requested that Illinois officials honor an arrest detainer for Jose Medina-Medina following his alleged involvement in a Loyola University student’s death.