Attorney argues IL should honor TX warrants for absconding Dems
An Illinois state senator acting as local counsel for the Texas Republicans wanting to have that state’s warrants for absconding…
WATCH: Legislators urge return to capitol to deal with increasing Illinois energy costs
(The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are demanding that state legislators return to the capitol to deal with soaring energy…
Parental rights groups concerned over DEI in Denver teacher contract
As Denver Public Schools move forward with finalizing a new teacher contract, parental rights groups are raising concerns about inclusion…
Homeland Secretary: Pritzker, Johnson are protecting dangerous criminals
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have arrested criminals who would…
Reports: DOJ probing NY AG’s fraud case against Trump
The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of an investigation into whether she violated…
Trump warns of ‘Great Depression’ if appeals court curbs tariff power
President Donald Trump said Friday that if an appeals court curbs his tariff authority, America could sink into a "Great…
Illinois in focus: DHS announces new facility; NFIB urges veto of regulations; minority scholarship lawsuit moves forward
DHS announces new facility U.S.…
Abbott to call ‘special session after special session’ in response to AWOL Dems
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed what many in Austin speculated: he will call special session after special session until bills are…
WATCH: Illinois In Focus Daily | Friday Aug. 8th, 2025
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop covers the…
Legislator urges leaders to focus on relief for Illinois’ high property taxes
(The Center Square) – With Illinois now being home to the highest property tax rates in the country, state Rep.…
Charles Dewain Harlan, 73
Charles Dewain Harlan, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, formerly of Greenup, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, August…
Meeting Briefs: Casey City Council for August 4, 2025
The Casey City Council met Monday to approve its annual spending plan, address blighted properties, and discuss impending utility rate…