Groups laud ‘historic’ ruling halting Big Bend border wall construction
Advocates who sued the Trump administration are lauding what they say is an historic ruling by a federal judge to…
600+ ballot misprint, vote pause prompts GOP call to strip clerk of election duties
(The Center Square) – Members of the Illinois Freedom Caucus are sounding the alarm over potential election insecurity issues caused…
Report: Taxpayers lose $500B annually to fraud as states resist oversight
Fraud could cost federal taxpayers as much as $521 billion annually, according to a Foundation for Government Accountability report citing…
Illinois Dem party hopes to pick up seats across the state
(The Center Square) – A top Democratic Party official in the state says the party is aiming to maintain its…
Trump order temporarily expands use of dyed diesel nationwide
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ordered expanded access to the tax-exempt, dyed diesel fuel typically used to power heavy…
Congressional candidate opposes data centers despite previous vote for tax break
An Arizona candidate in a key congressional race has expressed opposition to data centers being built in his district, even…
Illinois AG asked to probe 24 taxing bodies’ referendum campaigns
(The Center Square) – Americans for Prosperity Illinois is asking Attorney General Kwame Raoul and four county state's attorneys to…
Whitmer’s six-day Europe trip cost $180,000, records show
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent approximately $180,000 on a six-day trip to Europe in June, including expenses for her delegation…
Fort Hood jihadst shooter to be executed by U.S. Army firing squad
An Islamic terrorist who went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009, will be executed by a…
Trustee Questions $138 Million JJC Investment Portfolio Before Approval
Joliet Junior College | September 16, 2026 Article Summary: Joliet Junior College trustees unanimously approved the treasurer’s report and financial…
Legislative Committee: Data Center Fight Dominates Springfield Outlook, County Lobbyists Say
Will County Legislative Committee | October 6, 2026 Article Summary: State lobbyists from Mac Strategies told the Will County Board’s…
Report: U.S. college unintentionally advanced Chinese surveillance machine
A research partnership between China and the University of Wisconsin unintentionally helped to advance the Chinese surveillance machine and control…