Trump to slash tariffs on Indian imports after deal on Russian oil
President Donald Trump said Monday he would immediately slash tariffs on imports, which could mean lower costs for consumers on…
IL lawmakers push discount drug legislation to prevent restricted access
Illinois lawmakers are pushing an amendment to ban restrictions or interference with a federal discount drug program. …
Trump says worldwide tariffs aren’t taxes on U.S. consumers
President Donald Trump continues to defend his use of tariffs worldwide as businesses await a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on…
Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate ends year at record high levels
(The Center Square) – Wirepoints Executive Editor Mark Glennon warns Chicago’s dwindling business community could be riding into high-gear after…
Ex-Illinois candidate sides with Vance after Duckworth–Rubio clash
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, is facing fresh criticism after Vice President J.D. Vance likened her…
Illinois Quick Hits: Judge rules Cook County misspent $243M
(The Center Square) – A circuit court judge has ruled that Cook County spent $243 million in violation of the…
U.S. power grid holds up in cold; warning issued
The electric grid powering much of the U.S. through a harsh stretch of winter has largely held up, but there…
Everyday Economics: The economy expands, but massive transformation masks weakness
The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model is tracking 4.2% real GDP growth in Q4 2025 – a number that screams “strong…
Nationwide redistricting efforts could impact control of Congress
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, state legislatures have grappled with fierce mid-decade redistricting efforts in an attempt to give…
Marijuana, abortion, noncitizen voting on ballots in 2026
Alongside a battle for control of Congress, voters in states across the country will take up ballot initiatives to decide…
Casey-Westfield Board Accepts Clean Audit, Notes Dip in Financial Profile Score due to Bonds
Casey-Westfield Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 26, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey-Westfield School Board reviewed the fiscal year 2024…
Chicago FOP boss: Mayor’s ICE on Notice order is ‘piece of toilet paper’
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order directing members of the city’s police department…