Illinois GOP aims to keep power plants open, increase charge transparency
(The Center Square) – As closure of coal and natural gas powered energy plants loom, a group of GOP lawmakers…
Inspector: Chicago finance department lacks tools to collect $8.1 billion owed
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s inspector general says the city is owed at least $8.1 billion and lacks the tools…
Congress passes FISA Section 702 stopgap after 18-month extension fails in House
The U.S. Senate has adopted the House’s 10-day extension of the expiring Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act,…
Five-Run Fifth Inning Propels Casey-Westfield Past Robinson 7-3
The Casey-Westfield varsity baseball team capitalized on a massive five-run fifth inning and a steady offensive attack to secure a…
Illinois lawmakers seek to eliminate state diversity commission
(The Center Square) -- An Illinois state commission has failed its mission to aid businesses owned by racial minorities, women…
Republican efforts to impeach Walz, Ellison fail in Minnesota
Republican efforts to impeach lead Democrats in Minnesota ran aground this week following a partisan deadlock in committee. …
Trump says Iran agrees to turn over ‘nuclear dust’
The U.S. will receive Iran’s “nuclear dust,” President Donald Trump said Friday. …
U.S. Supreme Court slaps down Chevron oil lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court, in an 8-0 decision Friday, sent back a state court ruling in favor of oil companies…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois House approves student cell phone ban
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House has approved a bill banning students from using cell phones during the school…
Oil prices fall as Trump, Iran say Strait of Hormuz is ‘fully open’
The Strait of Hormuz is fully opened, Iranian officials and President Donald Trump said Friday, sending oil prices down. …
US-Asia Fair Market Alliance launches, urges probe into digital trade practices in Asia
(The Center Square ) – A new policy coalition launched this week, calling on federal officials to investigate what it…
Fugitives arrested in New England sanctuary jurisdictions wanted on homicide charges
Fve fugitives have been arrested in New England sanctuary jurisdictions within the past few weeks who are wanted for murder…