Debt burden, pensions burden Chicago Public Schools
(The Center Square) – The author of a new Civic Federation report says taking on more debt would be a…
Nearly 100,000 Illinois Uber, Lyft drivers may soon be able to unionize
(The Center Square) – A proposal that would allow many Uber and Lyft drivers to form a sector-wide union and…
Michigan lawmakers spar over Rx Kids program amid oversight concerns
Michigan lawmakers are sparring over the future of the state's Rx Kids program, a cash-assistance initiative that has received more…
UPDATED: Waters, other incumbents ahead in LA congressional races
Editor's note: This story has been updated with new results from Wednesday morning. …
GOP rep: New budget shows ‘addiction’ to taxes
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois’ new budget for fiscal year 2027 protects working families from new…
Retirees face $5,500 average cut to annual Social Security benefits in 2032
Over 60 million Americans could see their monthly Social Security checks slashed by $500 on average starting in 2032, according…
Illinois Quick Hits: Comptroller Mendoza announces run for Chicago mayor
(The Center Square) – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is running for mayor of Chicago. …
Georgia doctors face scrutiny as they cozy up to injury lawyers
The Instagram post shows Georgia personal-injury attorney Harris Weinstein, aka “The Georgia Pitbull,” smiling with Dr. Amin Oskouei, owner of…
Wiener, Gallagher, Gray lead in congressional races
As results poured in for several congressional races Tuesday night, incumbent U.S. Rep. Adam Gray, California Assemblymember James Gallagher and…
Desmond, Wilpert ahead in District 48 race to succeed Issa
Republican Jim Desmond has a big lead in the race for California Congressional District 48. …
Candidates advance in redrawn congressional districts
Several candidates across altered congressional districts in California are projected to head to November’s general election. …
Illinois slaps limits on non-lawyer investor power in law firms
Illinois has become the latest state to restrict the involvement of private equity and other non-lawyer interests in owning or…