Vance says U.S. troops will get paid Friday despite shutdown
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that 1.3 million U.S. troops will get a paycheck on Friday despite a congressional…
WATCH: Constitution debated as IL judge orders reports from Border Patrol commander
(The Center Square) – A federal judge in Chicago has ordered U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to provide her…
WATCH: Tax increases expected before Illinois legislators adjourn veto session
(The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers may find out they are on the hook for another tax increase before the…
‘There is no excuse’: air traffic controllers, pilots urge Congress to end shutdown
As air traffic controllers and other federal workers missed a full paycheck Tuesday, growing numbers of labor unions and advocacy…
Texas leaders look to immigration reform
Local mayors in Texas are calling on state and federal leaders to implement worker protections for immigrant workers. …
IL state rep: Reckless immigration policies led to fatal crash
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state lawmaker blames “reckless immigration policies” after a crash killed Coles County Board Member…
WATCH: Primary election petitions filed; redistricting consideration for veto session
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop highlights some…
Illinois quick hits: Unemployment estimates little changed; State Fair discounted ticket sales
Unemployment estimates little changed The…
Lake Land Approves New Tuition Waivers for Adult Learners and Local Businesses
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | September, 2025 Article Summary: To attract more non-traditional students, the Lake Land College…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for October 20, 2025
Casey City Council Meeting | October 20, 2025 The Casey City Council on Monday, October 20, 2025, took a significant…
A Special Day for Kady: A Community Celebrates a Wish Come True
In a truly heartwarming moment, the Monroe school community came together to celebrate a special gift for student Kady Towles.…
Ex-CPS investigator says smeared as ‘racist,’ fired over corruption probes
A Hispanic former deputy corruption investigator has accused the Chicago Public Schools of firing her because she refused to relent…