Illinois second in local fines and forfeitures
(The Center Square) – A new report has found Illinois ranks second among all U.S. states in per-capita fines and…
Pritzker signs 62 new laws, many not in effect until 2027
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of bills into law on Friday and over the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Ruling supports Illinois mail-in ballot laws
(The Center Square) – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the U.S. Supreme Court has confirmed that mail-in ballot laws…
Colorado Dems seek to flip longtime GOP congressional seat
Democrats in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District are eyeing a chance at a longtime Republican stronghold in the state. …
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Washington parental rights case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a case challenging Washington state laws that allow minors to access…
IL Dems blast Trump refusal to sign housing bill
(The Center Square) – Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says President Donald Trump is holding Americans’ access to housing hostage…
Op-Ed: Illinois manufacturers are in dire need of legal reform
Illinois manufacturers are a cornerstone of the state’s economy, contributing $135.5 billion in economic value and accounting for more than…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for June 1, 2026
Casey City Council Meeting | June 1, 2026 CASEY — The Casey City Council moved through a 24-minute agenda Monday,…
Chicago officials pick apart parking meter deal, buyer’s ICE deportation ties
(The Center Square) – A private $2.53 billion sale of the parking meter system in Chicago was put under a…
Central Ohio data center will have its own power plant
An Ohio state board has approved a natural gas-powered electric generation plant in Licking County to serve a data center,…
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC members
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision on Monday, allowed President Donald Trump to fire Rebecca Slaughter, a member…
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision on Monday, prevented President Donald Trump from firing Lisa Cook, a member…