WATCH: House Homeland Security hearing filled with tense exchanges
A U.S. House hearing on homeland security wasn’t void of drama Thursday as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem engaged in…
Judge rules against Trump’s freeze on wind energy
Democratic attorneys general applauded a federal judge’s ruling this week that the Trump administration can’t halt development of all wind…
Illinois’ new paint fee takes effect, with critics calling it another burden on taxpayers
(The Center Square) – A new statewide fee on paint products adds a small charge to each container sold as…
Pritzker decision looms for energy bill ‘on ratepayers’ backs’
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has indicated support for energy legislation awaiting his signature, but small business owners…
WATCH: Use of National Guard debated in U.S. Senate as Illinois case lingers
(The Center Square) – While the use of the National Guard remains on hold in Illinois, pending a legal challenge,…
Illinois quick hits: Senator’s deferred prosecution deal approved; Indiana Senate votes against new maps
Senator's deferred prosecution deal approved …
Judge: CHA lawyers must pay $59K for citing ChatGPT-created cases
Lawyers who defended the Chicago Housing Authority in a case that resulted in more than $32 million in judgments to…
Casey Officials Honor Utilities Superintendent Shelby Biggs at Retirement Celebration
Article Summary: City of Casey officials and employees gathered for a surprise retirement party to honor Superintendent of Utilities Shelby…
Op-Ed: Your kids now belong to the Chicago Teachers Union
Students who can’t read and secrecy from parents – that’s just part of the legacy of Stacy Davis Gates during…
Illinois quick hits: Former police chief convicted of bribery; man sentenced for fraud
Former police chief convicted of bribery …
WATCH: Chicago mayor: ‘Wicked’ people want chaos; critics rip mayor
(The Center Square) – The mayor of Chicago has expressed his opposition to an alternative budget proposal from the city…
WATCH: Chicago mayor warns of budget ‘chaos,’ end-of-life options bill on gov’s desk
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop provides highlights…