Former House GOP leader endorses Pritzker, Bailey critical of retired top-dog
(The Center Square) – One month from election day, Gov. J.B. Pritzker received an endorsement from a former top Springfield…
Supreme Court appears skeptical of energy companies in climate case
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical during oral arguments on Monday over whether energy companies could stop a lawsuit seeking…
As bombers leave UK, Hegseth eyes shifting more troops from Europe
U.S. bombers being moved back to the U.S. from the UK are the latest in American military assets being shifted…
Troops repositioned to Rio Grande Valley after gunfire at Coast Guard
Hundreds of U.S. troops are being repositioned to the Rio Grande Valley after Coast Guard crew in Starr County encountered…
Convicted former U.S. House Speaker Hastert dies
(The Center Square) – Former U.S. House Speaker and convicted Illinois Republican Dennis Hastert has died at the age of…
Illinois quick hits: Woman had active warrant when 7-year-old killed
$46 million Chicago project brings 51 affordable homes …
Everyday Economics: Oil Is taxing the economy. The Fed should Be patient.
Oil prices jumped again in September, but core inflation has been relatively subdued. Hiring remains weak, and wage growth slowed…
Legislation to support U.S. film industry intends to create jobs, boost economy
A coalition of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation into both the House and Senate with hopes of bringing the movie and…
Landsman, Conroy battle for Congress in southwest Ohio
With less than a month before the midterm elections, candidates in Ohio’s redrawn first congressional district are divided on tax…
Pumpkin production rises ahead of weather-challenged harvest
(The Center Square) – Illinois pumpkin production increased in 2025, but weather brought a mixed bag for growers this year. …
Supreme Court set to hear Suncor v. Boulder climate lawsuit arguments
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments Monday in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. …
Exclusive: Group says FDA’s proposed food additive safety rule ‘toothless’
The U.S. Food and Drug administration has proposed a rule that aims to close a long-neglected regulatory food safety loophole,…