Questions remain on Trump’s plans for $2,000 tariff rebate checks
American consumers hoping for tariff refunds could be disappointed. …
Illinois Quick Hits: EPA offers grants to public water facilities
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Energy is offering up to $1.5 million in grant…
Victims, families support bill protecting victims of sexual assault in schools
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers gathered with victims, parents and advocates in support of a bill requiring Illinois schools…
Retired military officials warn CMS bidding expansion poses national security risks
A coalition of retired military officers and former national security officials is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
Lobbyist: Passenger rail planning bill has no fiscal impact this year
(The Center Square) – Rail planning advocates say there would be no immediate fiscal impact if lawmakers pass legislation laying…
U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical of drug user gun ban
U.S. Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical during arguments on Monday over a law that disarms habitual drug users. …
Illinois job market stalls, more than 300,00 left looking for work
(The Center Square) – Illinois Policy Institute’s Josh Bandoch points to Springfield when it comes to the state’s outlier status…
Poll: 47% of U.S. voters oppose bombing Iran
A new survey found that a plurality of United States voters oppose the bombing of Iran. …
WATCH/EXCLUSIVE: Title IX debate continues with Supreme Court decision pending
A national debate over Title IX enforcement continues as the Trump administration investigates schools and universities that allow transgender students…
Illinois diversity commissioner did not properly disclose $23K side job
(The Center Square) – A member of Illinois' highly-paid diversity commission disclosed a side job to state officials in a…
DOJ indicts 30 more in St. Paul church protest case
Dozens have now been indicted on federal charges related to a protest that disrupted a Jan. 18 church service in…
Hegseth: Operation Epic Fury ‘just the beginning’ of U.S. action in Iran
Operation Epic Fury is “just the beginning” of American combat operations in Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and General…