Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-suburban school board president indicted in fraud scheme
(The Center Square) – The former president of the East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education is charged with…
Colorado Supreme Court justice, judge face allegations
A Colorado Supreme Court justice and another state appellate judge, both appearing on the Nov. 3 ballot, are facing criticism…
Four downstate work camps to close despite past promises, lawmaker says
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Corrections plans to close four downstate work camps, which provide low-level offenders…
Minnesota lawmakers warn of political influence in new Inspector General’s Office
Minnesota lawmakers are raising bipartisan concerns as the Walz administration begins hiring staff for the Office of Inspector General before…
Economist: Strong GDP growth, inflation complicate Fed’s decisions
The U.S. economy's strongest quarterly growth of 2026, coupled with stubborn inflation, could make interest rate decisions more difficult for…
Texas governor’s race on track to set records
The race for Texas governor is already setting records and is on track to set more. …
Eyes on rhree Michigan U.S. House races on Election Day
Michigan voters will decide several key U.S. House races Tuesday as control of Congress hangs in the balance. …
Johnson’s budget provides big raises along with tax hikes
(The Center Square) – Along with new taxes and tax increases, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion budget proposal for…
Durkin campaign filing raises questions about lobbyist contributions, PAC power in Illinois
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin’s reactivated campaign committee is raising questions about the political…
Ahead of second China trip, Trump administration cracks down on Chinese influence
Weeks before President Donald Trump is expected to make his second trip to China within the year, his administration is…
State reps warn against electing socialist-endorsed candidates on the state level
State representatives warn what the presence of Democratic Socialists of America-endorsed candidates could mean for the nation this election, especially…
Illinois early vote tops 1 million
(The Center Square) – Illinois saw 1.16 million early ballots cast as of Wednesday, roughly on par with the previous…