Election 2026: Younger voters, Black voters give Cooper double-digit poll edge
Younger voters and Black voters, says AARP, help give Democrat Roy Cooper a 53%-42% lead over Republican Michael Whatley in…
Cook Political Report: 15 House races could flip U.S. House majority in November
Six are in Republican districts in Texas, Florida …
Rabbi: El-Sayed concerns reflect growing Jewish political homelessness
A Michigan rabbi says he does not believe a victory by progressive U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed would itself lead…
Report highlights vulnerabilities in Minnesota Medicaid programs
A new report out of Minnesota is highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the state’s human services programs. …
Centrist groups call for all-party primaries, reduce extremism
Business leaders and advocacy groups are urging moderate voters to engage ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. …
Pressure mounts for lawmakers to regulate new data centers
(The Center Square) – As more Illinois municipalities weigh moratoriums on data center construction, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pressing state…
WATCH: Questions swirl around foiled UK terror plot as suspects released on bail
The arrests of five suspects in a foiled terror plot in the United Kingdom in the vicinity of the Royal…
Michigan voters begin casting ballots for 2026 election
Michigan voters have begun casting ballots for the 2026 general election after absentee ballots became available late last week. …
Fingers point over CPS enrollment drop
(The Center Square) – Student enrollment continues to fall at Chicago Public Schools, but the reasons for the decline may…
Amid data concerns, Walmart stands behind pricing model
(Legal Newsline) - Walmart’s president and CEO says the retailer stands by its “Every Day Low Price promise.” …
Illinois Quick Hits: Slight drop in fuel prices reported Monday
(The Center Square) – Fuel prices have dropped in recent days, according to AAA. …
Will County Approves $800,000 ARPA Interest Transfer After Transparency Clash
Will County Board | September 17, 2026 Article Summary: The Will County Board on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, approved its…