Broadview, Illinois reduces ICE protest zone after ‘chaos,’ 15 arrests
(The Center Square) – The village of Broadview, Illinois is reducing the area where protesters can stage near the Immigration…
Louisiana: Voting Rights Act ‘balkanizes’ competing racial factions
Louisiana will argue on Wednesday at the U.S. Supreme Court that part of the Voting Rights Act is “is inconsistent…
Illinois’ ‘F’ grade leaves taxpayers on the hook for billions, watchdog says
(The Center Square) – Budget gimmicks, pension debt and late financial reports are leaving Illinois taxpayers in the dark, according…
Democrat Mills to challenge Collins with for U.S. Senate
Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills is expected to announce a bid for the U.S. Senate with a challenge to Republican…
Some New York school districts spend almost or more than $100,000 a student
A half-dozen school districts in New York state reported spending more than $70,000 per student recently, with two districts spending…
Illinois quick hits: Chicago Jewish Alliance on peace developments; Blue Ribbon Schools announced
Chicago Jewish Alliance on peace developments …
WATCH: Trump’s emergency Guard appeal denied; Fiscal Fallout reviews state salaries
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop gets to…
Reforms prompt big money appeals in IL biometrics cases
Even as reforms seem to have edged down the number of biometric privacy lawsuits targeted at businesses in Illinois, appeals…
Trump delivers message of peace, hope during historic Knesset address
Hope and joy dominated the streets of Israel on Monday as 20 hostages were freed, and President Donald Trump addressed…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for October 6, 2025
The Casey City Council approved a 3-cent per kilowatt-hour increase for the city’s electric utility at its meeting on Monday,…
Casey Amends Nuisance Ordinance to Standardize Penalties
Article Summary: The Casey City Council has approved an ordinance to ensure penalties for nuisance violations are consistent across all…
Everyday Economics: Data blackout: Why the growth narrative doesn’t hold up
The federal shutdown has darkened the dashboard. Key September releases are delayed – most notably CPI now slated for Oct.…