Illinois proposal aims to improve detection of potentially staged deaths
(The Center Square) – State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-Woodstock, says too many deaths initially ruled as suicides may actually be…
Analysis: Homelessness predicted to rise despite policy efforts
Homelessness is predicted to rise, while policies predicted to lower the homeless numbers only address part of the cause, according…
Bachelor’s at Illinois community colleges may widen access, affordability
(The Center Square) – Community colleges in Illinois could soon offer Bachelor’s degree programs to Illinois residents. Officials, lawmakers and…
Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz
Less than 24 hours after Iran and President Donald Trump touted the Strait of Hormuz open, the Islamic Republic has…
Litchfield Edges Southwestern 5-4 in Back-and-Forth Conference Clash
Despite a resilient offensive effort and a pair of rallies, the Southwestern varsity baseball team fell short against conference rival…
Montgomery County Board Adopts Resolution Opposing Eminent Domain for CO2 Pipelines
Montgomery County Board Meeting | March 10, 2026 Article Summary: In response to resident concerns over a proposed carbon sequestration project,…
Los Angeles school district seeks state’s money for pay hikes
The Center Square) - The Los Angeles Unified School District managed to avoid a strike this week after reaching 11th-hour…
Congress kicks off government funding process for 2027
Six months out from fiscal year 2027, U.S. lawmakers are making progress on the annual 12 appropriations bills that will…
Seattle affordable housing goal elusive despite millionaire’s tax
(The Center Square) -- Seattle’s own version of Washington State's planned tax on millionaires is aimed at businesses with millionaire…
Illinois Quick Hits: Teachers union says CPS to bus students to rally
(The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union says Chicago Public Schools leaders have agreed to transform the school day…
Pritzker says of BUILD Plan for homes would not cost taxpayers
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ramped up his campaign for new housing in Illinois, and he expects…
Litchfield Outlasts Staunton in Shootout Following Scoreless Thriller
After 100 minutes of scoreless, defensive soccer, the Litchfield varsity girls’ soccer team found its edge in a penalty kick…