Monday, December 4, 2023
Today’s headlines:
- Illinois State Police launched an online portal that lets residents submit anonymous tips about local, county or state officials they suspect of wrongdoing.
- A consultant’s report finds Illinois prisons at Pontiac, Logan County and Stateville at Joliet are nearly inoperable.
- Rural schools in Illinois will soon have more of a voice in state decisions on education, thanks to a bill signed by the governor this year.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about a former Saturday Night Live cast member coming to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts this week.
Reporting today contributed by Alex Degman, Eric Stock, Emily Hays and Owen Henderson.