Senate rejects both Republican and Democrat govt funding stopgaps, risking a shutdown
The U.S. Senate failed to pass either Democrats’ or Republicans’ government funding proposals Friday to prevent a government shutdown. …
Human remains found near Leavenworth believed to be Travis Decker
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has announced the discovery of human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker. …
House passes government funding patch, sending over to Senate
Right before recessing for the Rosh Hashanah holiday, U.S. House lawmakers passed Friday a short-term Continuing Resolution to postpone the…
Illinois quick hits: ICE protests in Broadview; Edgar funeral services this weekend
ICE protests in Broadview Protesters…
WATCH: Pritzker’s office ‘troubled’ by ‘peacekeeper’ photo; 2 years of cashless bail
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the…
Will GOP act on $124B in Medicare insurance fraud?
Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare acknowledged it is under federal investigation over accusations is defrauded Medicare Advantage through multiple billions of…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for September 15, 2025
The Casey City Council addressed major financial challenges and a significant leadership transition at its meeting on September 15, 2025.…
What a terrorist designation could mean for Antifa
President Donald Trump declared Antifa a terrorist organization on Wednesday, describing them as a “sick, dangerous, radical left disaster;” however,…
WATCH: Report says national student debt is over $1.6 trillion
The college student loan balance in the United States is $1.66 trillion, according to a WalletHub report. …
DOJ sues health plan that got almost $3.5 billion from Feds
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California is suing a health insurance plan for allegedly violating the…
Bill blocks Federal Reserve members’ dual appointments
Federal Reserve board members would not be able to hold dual positions appointed by the president if U.S. Sen. Ruben…
Lawmakers call for changes to cashless bail as Illinois faces federal funding loss
(The Center Square) – Statehouse Republicans are calling for reform of the Pretrial Fairness Act as Illinois faces the potential…