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…
Payne and Graham Combine for Nine Blocks as Mt. Olive Sweeps Litchfield 2-0
LITCHFIELD, Ill. — Mt. Olive turned the net into a wall Monday night, getting nine total blocks from sophomores Whitney…
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…
Litchfield OKs $10,000 Advisory Deal for $27M Sewer Plant Project
Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council approved a proposal from Baker Tilly Advisory Group for advisory services on funding options…
Illinois news in brief: Cook Treasurer says state law protects homeowners from losing equity through foreclosure; Cook County to hold budget briefings; ICE weekend arrests include two in Illinois; Fuel prices tick lower
Cook Treasurer says state law protects homeowners from losing equity through foreclosure …
Alleged unregistered agent of China set to appear in court
An Irvine, Calif. woman accused of operating as an unregistered agent for China was scheduled to appear for arraignment in…