Illinois bill requiring paid break time for nursing mothers awaits Pritzker's signature

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could give nursing mothers more break time to feed their babies. Illinois employers are currently required to provide reasonable time to nursing mothers during the work day, but that time is …

Medill becomes the new home for the Illinois Journalism Education Association

Staff | Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications has become the new institutional home for the Illinois Journalism Education Association (IJEA), …

How many hot car deaths in Illinois? Safety tips parents should know

WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday June 27th, 2025

(The Center Square) – In today’s edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop gives some of the highlights from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s third term campaign announcement Thursday, and a slew of reaction. Bishop also shares Pritzker’ …

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker continues reelection launch tour; mortgages jump nearly 65%

Pritzker continues reelection launch tour Gov. J.B. Pritzker has two more events scheduled as he wraps up a campaign tour announcing his bid for a third term. The governor is scheduled to visit Belleville and West Frankfort Friday. Pritzker stopped in …

Kalen DeBoer Learns Strong Alabama Update from 2027 Illinois WR Amid Penn State Interest

Kalen DeBoer is making serious waves on the recruiting trail. In 2025, he helped Alabama land a top-3 class by locking down in-state stars and filling key needs. “We know exactly what we’re losing… who can play early and help us?” DeBoer remarked, showing …

JB Pritzker: From political neophyte to 43rd governor of Illinois — and potential US presidential candidate

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker this week set out to make history, launching his bid to become the first Illinois governor since the 1980s to be elected to more than two terms in office. A win next year also would make Pritzker, 60, the first Democrat ever in …

No Pseudonymity for Illinois Ex-Med Student Suing Under Title IX to Challenge Dismissal for Sexual Misconduct

From yesterday's decision by Judge Colleen Lawless (C.D. Ill.) in Doe v. Bd. of Trustees of Univ. of Illinois: In his complaint, Plaintiff seeks relief under Title IX and other theories following his suspension from the Carle Illinois College of …

Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant to open in McHenry, Illinois

Photo: Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant June 27, 2025 Leona's Pizzeria & Restaurant will open a location in McHenry, Illinois, on July 8, according to a press release. The restaurant is the fourth in Chicagoland. A ribbon cutting ceremony …

How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois? What to know

With J.B. Pritzker announcing he's seeking re-election for a third term as governor of Illinois, many may be wondering: How many terms can a governor serve in Illinois? In Illinois, there are no limits on how many terms a governor can serve. …