Illinois judge rejects Texas legislature lawsuit over absconding Dems
An Illinois judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas against 33 House Democrats who absconded from…
Meeting Briefs: Lake Land College Board of Trustees for June 9, 2025
At its regular monthly meeting, the Lake Land College Board of Trustees took several actions, including approving employee pay raises,…
DOJ settles race-based admissions with military academies
The Department of Justice announced this week a settlement of litigation challenging the race-based admissions practices at the U.S. Military…
More California voters are liking Trump’s job performance
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating in California is slightly higher than what it was at this time in his…
U.S. national debt tops $37 trillion
Congress has spent more money than it has collected for the last two decades, allowing the U.S. debt to top…
Illinois quick hits: Human trafficking law signed; Mercyhealth to pay for COVID vaccine discrimination
Human trafficking law signed Gov.…
Justice Department finds GWU in violation of Title VI
The U.S. Department of Justice announced this week that George Washington University violated federal civil rights laws by doing nothing…
WATCH: Nearly 400 people become U.S. citizens at Illinois State Fair
(The Center Square) – Nearly 400 people from more than 70 different countries became naturalized U.S. citizens Wednesday at the…
Appeals court says Trump can move forward with foreign aid cuts
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can cut billions of dollars in foreign aid that had…
WATCH: Governor suggests ending nuclear ban as lawmaker files pro-nuclear bill
(The Center Square) – After an Illinois state senator filed legislation to streamline permits for nuclear energy projects, Gov J.B.…
Kratom byproduct in gummies, candies, ice cream ruled same as herion, LSD
Found in gummies, candies and ice cream, a concentrated substance known as 7-OH has been classified as a Schedule 1…
‘Liberation Day’ reignites D.C. statehood debate
As the National Guard begins patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump announced their deployment in support…