Debate persists over nation’s highest gas prices in California
A “mystery surcharge” at the pump costs Californians millions of dollars a year, according to a new report from the…
Consensus for power supply solution still elusive
(The Center Square) – Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region has leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM,…
Digitization of aviation supply chain an opportunity to ascend out of 1950s
Moving passengers and cargo through the air is heavily regulated and significantly ties efficiency to expense. …
‘Classic impasse’ for Chicago aldermen debating proposed taxes, spending cuts
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for state help in funding the city’s budget, but a…
Texas authorities arrest men for violent crimes after illegally entering as minors
Authorities in Texas continue to arrest violent men in major cities years after they illegally entered the country as unaccompanied…
WATCH: Gun ban cases and the Supreme Court; English and CDLs; Don Tracy eyes Senate
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop discusses the…
Illinois quick hits: Madigan disbarred; taxpayers subsidize medical debt relief
Madigan disbarred Former Illinois House…
Audit Confirms Utility Losses as Casey Council Approves First Property Tax Hike in Five Years
Casey City Council Meeting | November 17, 2025 Article Summary: The Casey City Council approved a 3% property tax levy…
Reshoring manufacturing will take a more skilled workforce, small manufacturers say
The federal government should help American businesses access highly skilled workers, continue to cut burdensome regulations and perhaps alter some…
WATCH: Feds take steps to dismantle ED, states respond
Since the Trump administration’s moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, it has prompted a wide range of reactions…
Inflation-adjusted teacher salaries drop despite record spending on public education
(The Center Square) – A new report says structural problems have led to record-high spending on public education in Illinois…
State officials race clock amid legal changes to gerrymandered maps
States looking to pad partisan advantage by redrawing political maps ahead of the 2026 midterms face mounting legal challenges and…