Relocations have begun at Stateville Correctional Center as unions picketed, while Illinoisans can now submit designs for a new state flag. loom.ly/YZQKejs

Overall participation in labor unions has declined in recent years in Illinois, although the state has seen an increase in successful unionization efforts for the second year in a row. Jerry Nowicki reports loom.ly/qDsxgWw

The secretary of state's office is launching a new program to enlist Illinois high schoolers to promote organ donation. loom.ly/AETT7Ts

A federal judge in Rockford has declared a state law banning concealed firearms on public transit systems unconstitutional – at least as it applies to four individuals who challenged it. @Peterqhancock reports loom.ly/yE799Vw

August “Gus” Heinz, former proprietor of Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville, is accused of misidentifying at least 75 human remains – and as many as 800. loom.ly/hg3DP08 @bethcapnews reports

A federal judge on Friday denied Illinois' request to end court oversight of its disability services. loom.ly/_5jHEfM Molly Parker and Beth Hundsdorfer (CapNews) report

The Chicago nonprofit Children’s Advocates for Change will host a policy forum focusing on persistent childhood poverty in East St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 10. @MollyParkerSi reports loom.ly/wuJ9CYI

One of the biggest casualties of the local news crisis is the decimation of Statehouse coverage. Today, Northwestern Medill announced the creation of the Medill Illinois News Bureau. We'll partner with the nonprofit Capitol News Illinois. Thanks to the McCormick Foundation! medill.northwestern.edu/news/2024/medi…

Jury selection begins today in the trial of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who stands accused of bribing former House Speaker Michael Madigan. The former speaker goes on trial himself next month. Hannah Meisel reports. loom.ly/5rJg9aA reports.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a pair of cases that test the authority of local courts to hold criminal suspects behind bars while they await trial. @PeterQHancck reports loom.ly/tS1IOQw

A Chicago jury on Wednesday heard opening statements in the federal corruption trial of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who’s accused of bribing powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Hannah Meisel reports. loom.ly/6LebcR8

The EPA says ADM violated its permit and federal rules after a CO2 storage facility leaked thousands of tons of CO2 earlier this year. @DrewJayAdams reports: loom.ly/ULkMyTs

It’s been almost a year since the controversial Pretrial Fairness Act went into effect in Illinois, and new research from Loyola University sheds some light on its impact. Peter Hancock reports: loom.ly/BRX4neU

In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally. Hannah Meisel reports: loom.ly/Nw6cnco

A federal judge in East St. Louis is hearing arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of Illinois’ ban on assault-style weapons and large-capacity magazines. Peter Hancock reports: loom.ly/jt85Lgw

Prosecutors have rested their case against the former president of AT&T Illinois, who is accused of bribing longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. @HannahMeisel reports: .

A security researcher found millions of documents with sensitive information in accessible elections databases set up by an Illinois company. @DrewJayAdams reports: loom.ly/n5NwAY4

The Illinois Supreme Court is taking up the appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on disorderly conduct charges, stemming from a hate crime hoax back in 2019. Jerry Nowicki reports: loom.ly/wCmZBx8

A federal jury in Chicago is now deliberating the case of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who is accused of bribing powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. @HannahMeisel reports: loom.ly/tH5R1cQ

Testimony continues in the case challenging Illinois' assault weapons ban. The federal bench trial is going on in East St. Louis. Peter Hancock reports: loom.ly/u35x5Qo