Meeting Summary and Briefs: City of Marshall City Council for February 23, 2026
City of Marshall City Council Meeting | February 23, 2026 The regular meeting of the City of Marshall City Council…
Public school test scores continue to decline since pandemic
Academic achievement in U.S. public schools continues to fall behind pre-pandemic levels, with national test data showing a persistent decline…
Southwestern states react to U.S. airstrikes in Iran
Politicians and others in the Southwest remain divided over U.S. airstrikes in Iran. …
Appeals court won’t delay tariff refunds
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's request to delay a step toward granting tariff refunds. …
Oil, gas prices jump as Iran war disrupts Middle East output
U.S. and global oil and gas prices surged higher Monday as concerns grew that attacks by Israel and the U.S.…
Number of service members killed in action rises to six
The number of American service members killed in action as part of Operation Epic Fury has climbed from four to…
Bill filed to create Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission
(The Center Square) – A state lawmaker is proposing a commission to investigate the ties that convicted sex offender Jeffrey…
Lawmakers request DOJ probe into whether Somali fraud and ICE protests are linked
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is requesting that the Department of Justice investigate whether the Somali welfare fraud and anti-immigration…
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…