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…
America 250: Freedom Trucks travel across U.S. celebrating American history
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the White House has launched mobile initiatives to bring American history…
U.S. Supreme Court allows late mail-in ballots to be counted
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision on Monday, ruled that states can accept and count mail-in ballots received…
Illinois Quick Hits: Gas prices fall, remain higher than a year ago
(The Center Square) – AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has fallen…
White teacher gets new life for race discrimination suit
Saying recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings have changed the legal calculus, a Chicago federal judge has ruled a white Evanston…
Poll: About half of Americans confident in democracy’s future
About half of Americans are confident about the future of democracy in the U.S., but nearly two-thirds say the country…
Pennsylvania will be at the ‘Great American State Fair’ after all
Pennsylvania was one of a handful of Democratic-led states that opted out of the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair…
Everyday Economics: The consumer is still spending, but not out of the woods
Last month, inflation was still too high but some households got a little breathing room. …
Illinois lawmaker promotes welfare water aid bill as critics raise concerns over federal expansion
(The Center Square) – A proposal to permanently restore a federal water assistance program is drawing criticism from policy analysts…
America 250: Founding fathers, presidents point to the Bible as the anchor of liberty
As America 250 celebrations are underway, Americans are remembering the convictions of the founding fathers and presidents who pointed to…
Poll: Majority of Americans believe country not adhering to founding ideals
American voters overwhelmingly support their country’s founding ideals – yet the majority also believe that the U.S. is failing to…
Trump-backed Letlow wins Louisiana Republican Senate runoff
U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s Republican nomination for U.S. Senate on Saturday, defeating state Treasurer John Fleming in a…