WATCH: CA Dems announce congressional redistricting effort
A large group of Democratic lawmakers, union leaders and other supporters gathered behind Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday as he announced…
Trump orders drug stockpile, increased manufacturing
President Donald Trump ordered administration officials to draw up a list of 26 key drugs to develop a stockpile in…
WATCH: Map debate, case against Texas Democrats continues in Illinois
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Republican lawmaker says a judge’s ruling this week did not end the case against…
WATCH: Illinois GOP State Fair rally takes aim at Pritzker, ‘woke agenda’
(The Center Square) − Republicans took their turn at the Illinois State Fair to call out Illinois Democrats for what…
Small business group: Pritzker-signed bills are wrong move
(The Center Square) − Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that he says will protect workers, but a small business…
Grand Canyon fire now 54% contained; 144,432 acres burned
America’s largest active wildfire is now 54% contained, according to a report on a U.S. government website. …
Report: Post-election audits in swing states insufficient
A recent report analyzed the 2024 post-election audits of seven swing states, finding that many were “inadequate” and lacking “transparency.” …
U.S. producer prices surge in July as tariffs increase costs
U.S. wholesale inflation surged last month, a sign that President Donald Trump's tariffs are boosting costs and higher prices may…
Colorado sued over social media warnings for minors
An internet trade group filed a lawsuit against Colorado Thursday morning, challenging a new law that would require social media…
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Thursday Aug. 14th, 2025
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares highlights…
Chicago’s commercial property taxes spike to twice national city average
(The Center Square) – Chicago business owners are now being forced to pay some of the highest commercial property taxes…
Illinois quick hits: Court rejects lawsuit against Texas Democrats; no charges for police
Court rejects lawsuit against Texas Democrats …