Trump administration tells court tariff refunds ‘will take time’
Attorneys for the federal government said refunding tariffs to the U.S. businesses that paid them could take time and urged…
Supreme Court declines to hear felony gun possession case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide whether individuals with felony records can be permanently disarmed under the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker blasts Trump military action
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump is once again sidestepping the Constitution and failing…
Plastics industry applauds Trump’s focus on strengthening manufacturing
The plastics industry is pleased by President Donald Trump’s mention at the State of the Union of strengthening manufacturing in…
Everyday Economics: The Fed’s labor-market reality check
Last week wasn’t about a single data point. It was about a shift in tone from policymakers: the labor market…
Trump: Iran operations to continue until objectives achieved
Combat operations will continue in Iran at “full force” until American “objectives are achieved,” President Donald Trump said during his…
Junior High and High School Teams Capture Titles and Awards
Casey-Westfield School Board Meeting | Feb. 23, 2026 Article Summary: Casey-Westfield student-athletes and academic teams secured several victories in February,…
Marshall Authorizes Nearly $800,000 for Lead Line Replacements and Route 1 Utility Projects
City of Marshall City Council Meeting | February 23, 2026 Article Summary: The Marshall City Council approved massive investments in…
Black Chicagoans disproportionately face force by CPD
(The Center Square) – American Civil Liberties Union Director Alexandra Block argues a new study showing black city residents disproportionately…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: City Council of Casey for February 17, 2026
City Council of Casey Meeting | February 17, 2026 The Casey City Council met on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to…
Physicians assistants leave for Iowa due to licensing wait times in Illinois
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers say physician assistants are leaving for Iowa because it takes so long to get…
Illinois quick hits: Chicago debt deal pushes payments down road
Chicago debt deal pushes payments down road …