Illinois Quick Hits: Four charged in alleged pharmacy burglary conspiracy
(The Center Square) – Four people from California are charged in connection with a conspiracy to burglarize pharmacies and distribute…
LA City Council member seeks to allow noncitizens to vote
A Los Angeles City Council member has proposed allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. …
Chicago loses 2,100 restaurant jobs as industry fights mandated wage hikes
(The Center Square) – As Chicago’s efforts to phase out sub-minimum wages are proposed nationwide, a restaurant industry advocate says…
State Senator, ‘angel parent’ want to let police work with ICE
(The Center Square) – As Democrat legislators have moved legislation to restrict U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within Illinois,…
U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allows mail-order abortion pills
The U.S. Supreme Court will temporarily allow women to obtain abortion pills through the mail, without visiting an in-person doctor. …
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Washington COVID-19 speech case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case over whether the government can discipline doctors for what they say…
‘Project Freedom’ begins, two ships safely transit Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched “Project Freedom” Monday morning in an effort to safely escort commercial vessels through the Strait of…
Supreme Court declines hearing Chicago gun sales case
The U.S. Supreme Court declined hearing a case that alleged an Indiana gun shop fueled gun violence in Chicago. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Google settlement wins praise from Illinois AG
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says he is pleased that a federal court stated it will…
Illinois diversity commission says businesses aren’t cooperating
(The Center Square) -- Illinois has failed to broaden access to state contract money for businesses owned by racial minorities,…
U.S. House, Senate, governor on Ohio primary ballots Tuesday
Voters in Ohio will head to polls on Tuesday to select their respective party nominees after the state legislature conducted…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield City Council for April 16, 2026
Litchfield City Council Meeting | April 16, 2026 The Litchfield City Council tackled a heavy legislative agenda on Thursday, taking…