Illinois Quick Hits: Iowa wants Illinois’ counties
(The Center Square) – An Iowa state lawmaker has introduced legislation that would establish a committee to study the potential…
Board Approves $440,000 Architect Fee Increase for Campus Master Plan
LLCC Board of Trustees Meeting | December 15, 2025 Article Summary: The LLCC Board of Trustees approved a modification to…
Poll: Majority prefer Trump’s immigration policies over Biden’s
A majority of Americans say they prefer President Donald Trump's approach to border security and immigration than they do former…
Illinois eyes smarter park funding: handicap accessibility gets priority
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are proposing a change to the way state parks receive funding, one that could…
Nation’s first primary states to begin early voting
Early voting has begun or is about to begin in states with the earliest 2026 midterm election primaries. …
Vermont EV buses prove unreliable for transportation this winter
Electric buses are proving unreliable this winter for Vermont's Green Mountain Transit, as it needs to be over 41 degrees…
Idaho has least childcare regulations, Vermont the most out of the 50 states
Idaho ranks as the freest of the 50 states when it comes to childcare regulations, while Vermont is the least…
LLCC Board Approves 2025 Tax Levy; Tax Rate Expected to Decrease
LLCC Board of Trustees Meeting | December 15, 2025 Article Summary: The Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) Board of Trustees…
Lawsuit investor Burford can upend Sysco’s $50M chicken price settlement
A Chicago federal appeals panel will allow Burford Capital, the world's largest third-party lawsuit investor, to force poultry producer Pilgrim's…
Gas prices projected to rise if Pritzker fails to act on E10 waiver
(The Center Square) – Gas prices have dropped across the country in recent months, but the Illinois Fuel and Retail…
U.S. LNG exports hit new high as Turkey buys big
U.S. LNG exports reached a fresh record of 525.1 million cubic feet in November, with shipments to trade partners including…
Illinois Quick Hits: CTA passenger set on fire in November leaves hospital
(The Center Square) – A Chicago Transit Authority train passenger says she has been released from the hospital more than…