Illinois lags in homebuilding: A Construction Coverage study ranks the state 47th with just 3.7 new units per 1,000 homes in 2024, with Chicago, Peoria, Rockford and Decatur among the nation’s slowest-growing metros — find out why.
Historic Illinois Senate primary: Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement leaves an open Senate seat that will spark national attention and a competitive Democratic primary — find out what’s at stake.
Illinois bioscience hiring spree: Job postings in the first half of 2025 outpaced late-2024 levels at six top pharma and biotech firms in the state, which now have hundreds of roles from process chemistry to regulatory affairs across Chicago and its suburbs — check out the openings.
Illinois water tainted by PFAS: Officials warn 47 community water systems serving over 400,000 people exceed new PFAS limits, as one city plans a Lake Michigan switch and researchers develop on-site filters — find out what comes next.
More sports-betting shakeups: 2025 has brought a shift to per-wager taxes and now the Illinois Gaming Board is set to ban credit cards for funding accounts, with public comments open through Aug. 25 — find out.
Other Illinois headlines this week
- Illinois offers cash for capturing black carp
- Illinois launches $83.1M Bloomington-Normal infrastructure projects
- Southern Illinois fire departments receive $2M grants
- Illinois leads nation in cellphone service taxes
- State Farm raises Illinois homeowners’ rates 27%
- Construction advances on Perry’s second pickleball park
- Illinois launches tool supporting students facing trauma
- Intoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois
