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Illinois unions seek to kill Waymo-friendly bill in Springfield
By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Leadership and rank-and-file from multiple labor unions called on lawmakers to kill legislation aimed at welcoming autonomous...
Rich States Poor States: Tax policy largely determines states’ economic competitiveness
By Morgan SweeneyThe Center Square No matter what a state offers in terms of natural beauty, work and social opportunities, tax and economic policy — as unglamorous as they sound...
78 pro-life orgs ask DOJ to stop undermining state laws by favoring aborting drug industry
By Tate MillerThe Center Square Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America led 77 of its pro-life organization colleagues in sending the acting U.S. attorney general a letter asking the Department of...
Illinois Quick Hits: Two of ComEd four released; new trial expected
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A U.S. appellate court has ordered two defendants in the ComEd Four case to be released pending...
Casey-Westfield Launches Seven Home Runs in 18-4 Rout of Tri-County
The Casey-Westfield varsity baseball team put on an absolute offensive clinic Tuesday afternoon, launching a staggering seven home runs en route to a commanding 18-4, five-inning non-conference victory over host...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for April 6, 2026
Casey City Council Meeting | April 6, 2026 The Casey City Council met on Monday, April 6, to push forward multiple high-impact infrastructure and economic development initiatives. The council approved...
Chicago suit vs oil cos. may yet survive SCOTUS ruling, judge hints
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square Even as the Supreme Court considers a Colorado case that oil companies believe will decide if city and state governments can sue...
Two of ComEd Four released. new trial pending
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A U.S. appellate court has ordered two defendants in the ComEd Four case to be released pending...
GOP candidate Bailey urges Trump to apologize to pope; bishop calls for dialogue
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – After President Donald Trump refused to apologize for his social media criticism of Pope Leo XIV, a...
Senator says taxpayers fleeced by corrections department
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Corrections is facing questions over its failure to comply with state law while...
Illinois Quick Hits: CTU-backed senator launches ‘tax the rich’ campaign
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator backed by the Chicago Teachers Union is renewing her call to tax the rich...
Lawmaker slams Illinois tuition bill favoring illegal immigrants
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, is raising concerns about a proposal he says would expand access...
Goble, Gilbert Combine for No-Hitter as Casey-Westfield Routs Lawrenceville 13-0
Senior Ava Goble and sophomore G. Gilbert combined to throw a five-inning no-hitter, pacing the Casey-Westfield varsity softball team to a dominant 13-0 conference victory on the road against Lawrenceville...