SCOTUS declines to hear felony firearms cases
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to take up two cases over whether individuals with felony records can be…
Illinois Quick Hits: No injuries reported in Tuesday earthquake
(The Center Square) – No injuries have been reported after the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near…
One year in: Reviewing Trump’s inaugural promises
One year ago Tuesday, President Donald Trump told the nation its “golden age” had arrived, promising to spend his second…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey Township Library Board for Dec. 18, 2025
Casey Township Library Board Meeting | Dec. 18, 2025 The Casey Township Library Board met on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025,…
GOP hopefuls seek support, blast Pritzker at IL gubernatorial candidate forum
(The Center Square) – All four Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidates have no shortage of criticism for current Gov. J.B. Pritzker. …
Illinois lawmaker questions IDHS over years-long data breach
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker slammed the state agency as “incompetent” after the Department of Human Services revealed…
Trustees Approve 2025 Tax Levy and Bond Abatement
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | Dec. 8, 2025 Article Summary: The Board of Trustees adopted the 2025…
SCOTUS to hear Fed firing case Wednesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday to decide whether President Donald Trump can fire Lisa Cook, a…
Committee highlights failures of Afghan vetting, as funding for refugees in limbo
Amid a scathing committee hearing on the vetting process of Afghan parolees under the Biden administration, nearly $6 billion in…
Library Board Questions Unexpected Billing for Expansion Prints
Casey Township Library Board Meeting | Dec. 18, 2025 Article Summary: During a discussion on the library’s potential building expansion,…
EU threatens to blow up trade deal over Trump’s plans for Greenland
A top European official said President Donald Trump's comments could sink a trade deal between the U.S. and the 27-nation…
Q1 border crossings plummet 95% from Biden era, lowest in history
The lowest number of illegal border crossings were reported for the first quarter of a fiscal year in U.S. history…