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WATCH: Trump: Illinois’ ‘slob of a governor’ should call for help with public safety
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has not received communication from the federal government about potential troop...
WATCH: Legislator says Illinois’ child welfare agency uses interns, has legal exposure
By Greg Bishop | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – An Illinois state legislator insists the state’s child welfare agency is violating the law by using interns...
Cyberattack closes state government services in Nevada
By Liam HibbertThe Center Square Nevada state government services were still limited Wednesday morning after the discovery of a statewide cyberattack. Emergency services remained open, but many state-run websites and...
Economic index shows reduced uncertainty, more stability in Midwest
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Survey of Economic Conditions Activity Index suggests more stability and less...
Trump hits India with 50% tariff on imports as talks continue
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump put a 50% tariff on goods from India on Wednesday, keeping his word that he'd punish the nation for buying oil from...
RFK Jr. wants doctors to learn more about nutrition
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is calling on medical education organizations to teach doctors more about nutrition during training. The U.S....
WATCH: Congressional candidates debate ICE, other issues
By Chris WoodwardThe Center Square Candidates for Arizona’s congressional special election have a lot to say about issues affecting the country. That includes the issue of U.S. Immigration and Customs...
Walz: Praying for kids, teachers after horrific act of violence
By J.D. DavidsonThe Center Square Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that killed two young children Wednesday morning a horrific act of violence....
Cooperation sought from Big Tech, financial industries to protect children
By Alan WootenThe Center Square Protection of children from deepfake pornography and chatbots in artificial intelligence is being requested of major technology and financial companies by nearly every member of...
Two killed, 17 injured in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
By Jon StyfThe Center Square Two children were killed and 17 others were injured when a gunman opened fire on a mass at Minneapolis’ Annunciation Catholic School just before 8:30...
Department of Transportation reclaiming control of D.C. Union Station
By Sarah Roderick-FitchThe Center Square In the Trump administration’s latest bid to “beautify” Washington, D.C. and make it safer, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that it is reclaiming...
New law sparks debate over Illinois school mergers, communities fear loss
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A new law that could push school districts to study possible consolidation, aiming for efficiency and...
Casey Gears Up for 37th Annual Popcorn Festival: A Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza!
Fairview Park to Host Four Days of Music, Fun, and Free Popcorn CASEY, IL – Get ready, Casey! The beloved Casey Popcorn Festival is set to return for its 37th anniversary,...
