Trump, Netanyahu hold off on Iran strikes as elections loom in U.S., Israel
As President Donald Trump continues to weigh options regarding the next moves with Iran, elections in the U.S. and Israel…
Gallego’s $20 federal minimum wage plan draws criticism
It’s been 17 years since the federal minimum wage was raised, though that could soon change if U.S. Sen. Ruben…
Johnson pushes for taxes, local power from state ahead of budget
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is again pushing for the city to put in place new sources…
Diesel prices climb despite efforts to boost supply
The price of wholesale diesel fuel rose sharply Tuesday and has remained higher this week despite Trump administration initiatives aimed…
Democrats probe EPA excusing data center power plants from pollution rules
A group of Democratic lawmakers is demanding answers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about its recent guidance exempting data…
Report: Illinois gets an F for financial health
(The Center Square) – Illinois is one of four states that received a failing grade on the 2026 Financial State…
Illinois Quick Hits: Congressman says he was at temple targeted in mass shooting attempt
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg, says he and his family were worshipping at a Hindu…
OSU student’s expulsion removed from record after free speech case
An Ohio State University student expelled over social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict, has won his case in federal…
Illinois taxpayers foot $10M bill to forgive $1.4B in medical debt
(The Center Square) – Cook County and state of Illinois officials gathered Thursday to announce roughly $1.4 billion in medical…
Democrat seeks to unseat Republican in red Arizona district
A former long-haul truck driver, who's a Democrat, is trying to win a congressional seat in a deep red part…
Pritzker says Bears get to pick stadium site
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he does not get to choose where the Chicago Bears will have…
Walz touts record as he prepares to leave Minnesota governor’s office
Eight years after taking office, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will leave the governor’s office Jan. 4. …