Wisconsin election managers, elected officials among those getting suspicious mail
Wisconsin is among the states where someone is mailing suspicious mail to officials connected to next month’s election. …
Muslim man sentenced for conspiring to commit ISIS-inspired attack
Another Muslim man has been convicted and sentenced to years in prison on terrorism charges, including providing material support to…
Poll: Limits on license plate reader use, retention needed for privacy
Most registered voters say that license plate reader cameras should be used only in serious crimes or emergency situations, or…
Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-Peoria coach pleads guilty to sex assault of students
(The Center Square) – Sentencing is scheduled Jan. 22 for a former Peoria High School basketball coach who pleaded guilty…
Taxpayer Philanthropy: Nonprofit pays Michelle Obama aide $700k
(The Center Square)— A former policy director for First Lady Michelle Obama was paid nearly $700,000 in total compensation last…
P&Z: Wheatland Township Truck Facility Wins Rezoning Recommendation and Fence Variances
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission | October 6, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board Planning and Zoning Commission…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Will County Board Legislative Committee for Oct. 6, 2026
Will County Legislative Committee | October 6, 2026 WILL COUNTY — The Will County Board’s Legislative Committee devoted nearly all…
Trump uses European riots as flashpoint ahead on campaign trail
With two weeks left until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump and his administration are hitting the campaign trail hard,…
Parental rights group to shed light on data centers for families, communities
The American Parents Coalition published a new “Lookout” brief to help parents better understand data centers, what makes a good…
Republicans tout immigration enforcement record ahead of midterms
With over two dozen states having begun early voting, a group of U.S. House Republicans is highlighting the party’s immigration…
Calls for more transit safety, SAFE-T reform after CTA employee killed
(The Center Square) – Following the fatal stabbing of a Chicago Transit Authority employee while on the job, one state…
Democrats would end Trump’s tariffs. They haven’t said how.
U.S. House Democrats say they would undo President Donald Trump's tariffs. They have not said what would replace the revenue,…