Energy affordability report ranks Illinois 31st, warns of ‘burdensome’ mandates
(The Center Square) – According to a new report on energy affordability, burdensome mandates are making Illinois more expensive. …
Illinois voices weigh in on birthright citizenship case
(The Center Square) – As the U.S. Supreme Court considers a high-stakes challenge to birthright citizenship, a constitutional law expert…
U.S. rep.: Mexico still not delivering water to South Texas, despite claims
Despite repeated claims by Trump administration officials, Mexico is not delivering water as promised to South Texas in accordance with…
Supporters say will storage option would streamline judicial process
(The Center Square) – Supporters say an Illinois House bill allowing county clerks to develop a will depository would streamline…
Dallas Fed: Geopolitical conflicts creating uncertainty for U.S. oil and gas industry
A new quarterly Dallas Fed Energy Survey indicates the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and other geopolitical conflicts are negatively impacting…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker pushes for E15
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is asking leaders of the U.S. House on Environment and Public Works…
Clark County Ambulance Service Faces Critical Level Zero Instances Amid Medicaid Collection Issues
Clark County Board Meeting | February 20, 2026 Article Summary: The Clark County Ambulance Service reported hitting “level zero” availability…
Trump addresses nation on Iran strikes; signals conflict nearing end
Just over a month after Operation Epic Fury began, President Donald Trump Wednesday proclaimed U.S. strikes on Iran are nearing…
IL biometrics privacy reforms apply to past cases, too: Appeals court
Pending class action lawsuits under Illinois' stringent biometrics privacy law may have become significantly less lucrative, after a federal appeals…
Artemis II heads to the moon with first crewed mission since 1972
America is going back to the moon, after Artemis II lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday evening, more than…
Pro-life org to Trump: Taxpayers should not be forced to fund killing of unborn children
The Trump administration’s decision to send tax dollars to the abortion industry by continuing former President Joe Biden’s Title X…
Birthright citizenship advocates confident in SCOTUS hearing
Advocates cheered after the Supreme Court heard a case to determine the constitutional validity of President Donald Trump’s executive order…