Judge who blocked Trump was major Democrat player as trial lawyer
The federal judge who ordered President Trump to continue paying food-stamp benefits owes his fortune to cigarettes and Democratic political…
Arizona recommends measles vaccine during outbreak
Arizona is recommending vaccinations to combat the state's worst measles outbreak since the 1990s. …
Govt. shutdown leads to over 800 flights cancelled, number growing
As the government shutdown drags into its 38th day and forced flight reductions begin taking effect, the number of daily…
Illinois approves $1.5B transit package, funding for long-delayed projects
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers approved a $1.5 billion transit package, including long-delayed Moline-to-Chicago rail, hailed by Democrats as…
Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold partial SNAP payment
The Supreme Court said Friday that the Trump administration could withhold a partial payment for the federal food benefits program…
Illinois quick hits: State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations; Tax Foundation says mayor’s proposal would hinder employment;
State EPA looks to fund EV charging stations …
Casey Council Approves Over $2.45 Million in Bills, Renews $1.6 Million in CDs
Casey City Council Meeting | November 03, 2025 Article SummaryThe Casey City Council approved the payment of over $2.45 million…
Congressional Perks: Committees, caucuses cost $50 million since 2019
Since 2019, partisan and special interest caucuses and coalitions in the U.S. House spent at least $50 million for staff,…
FAA funding problems hit airports in California, elsewhere
As Christine Finch helped her father, Graham Finch, gather his luggage at the San Francisco International Airport, she was worried…
Judge bars ICE from acting against ‘protestors,’ ‘rapid response’ activists
A Chicago federal judge has barred federal agents from U.S. Border Patrol and ICE from conducting crowd control actions anywhere…
Report: IL public schools show low academic proficiency, higher taxpayer funding
(The CEnter Square) – The latest education statistics indicate stagnant proficiency for public school students in Illinois, despite dramatic increases…
Watchdog: Special interest group paid legislators’ $25,000 resort bill
A government watchdog group has filed ethics complaints against more than a dozen Democratic legislators in Colorado. …