WATCH: Pence talks about 9-11 at Reagan Library
Former Vice President Mike Pence recalled how Democrats and Republicans put aside their differences 25 years ago on 9/11. …
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Republican-backed Missouri congressional map
(Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Missouri from using a Republican-drawn congressional map in November’s election, suspending…
Judge: Disabled can’t show assisted suicide law will create ‘duty to die’
(Legal Newsline) — People with disabilities and disability rights advocates can't block Illinois' new medical assisted suicide law from taking…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois remembers Sept. 11, 2001
(The Center Square) – Memorial ceremonies were scheduled across the state on Friday, marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks…
Chemours’ PFAS settlement total, with another $590M, grows to $3.095B
Eleven local governments near the Chemours facility in Bladen County, and the state of North Carolina, have settled for $590…
Trump administration appeals to SCOTUS after judge rules against mail-in ballot rules
The Trump administration appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court once again after U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary…
Pipeline faces new hurdles as Whitmer calls for shutdown
Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac is facing new hurdles as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer doubles down…
Expert says Illinois, Midwest to feel major impact of Canada trade escalation
(The Center Square) – As a trade war between the United States and its neighbor to the north continues in…
Paramount requests $1.88B bond from state AGs trying to stop Paramount merger
In response to a lawsuit from 12 Democratic state attorneys general attempting to stop the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger,…
Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bills celebrating Charlie Kirk’s life
Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed numerous bills passed by the Arizona Legislature trying to honor Charlie Kirk’s life. …
Illinois Quick Hits: State joins suit against threatened species rule rollback
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorneys general filed two lawsuits on Wednesday…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees for August 12, 2026
Joliet Junior College | August 12, 2026 The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees opened the 2026-27 academic year with…