Illinois Quick Hits: Sonya Massey killer denied medical release
(The Center Square) – Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in her Springfield…
Election 2026: Poll indicates Whatley needs to stop non-MAGA bleeding
To turn the tide in the polls and prevail on Nov. 3, Republican Michael Whatley “must stop the bleeding with…
‘Better late than never’: The Telegraph admits climate policy disastrous for Britain
Climate and energy analysts say that British publication The Telegraph’s admission that strict climate policies have had a disastrous impact…
Federal border wall action on Texas land is illegal, state argues
The Texas General Land Office has ordered a Trump administration contractor to stop trespassing and destroying state land for federal…
Data centers drive surging off-grid gas power demand
Strained electrical grids and long wait times to hook up to public utilities will push about 40% of all new…
Trump ‘losing faith’ in Iran, expects more back-and-forth strikes
During the 13th cabinet meeting of President Donald Trump’s second term, the president indicated he expects more back-and-forth strikes with…
Report: DHS Secretary Mullin calls relationship with Shapiro ‘real good’
One week after Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that two proposed ICE detention centers would not be built in Pennsylvania, a…
Trio of fraud cases cost taxpayers $27M in North Carolina
Fraud in three North Carolina cases costing taxpayers about $27 million are among 17 getting enforcement action from the National…
Ammons investigating committee member says work to be timely
(The Center Square) – A member of the recently created Illinois House Special Investigating Committee to look at federal charges…
St. Paul mayor faces sexual harassment allegations from police chief
Just seven months into her term, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is addressing accusations of sexual harassment from city employees,…
Chicago schools count on $435M in unrealized taxes to balance budget
(The Center Square) – Chicago Public Schools narrowly passed its budget for the coming school year, despite relying on money…
Illinois Quick Hits: One-time SNAP replacement program starts operation
(The Center Square) – Signed into law in the spring, a program known as Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger,…