Midwest Dems push ‘unity’ with socialist, moderate primary winners
(The Center Square) – With the wins of socialist, progressive and moderate Democrat candidates in recent midwestern primaries, top leaders…
Illinois Quick Hits: Tyson to close Illinois, Utah facilities
(The Center Square) – Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced plans to end operations at the company’s beef facility in Joslin,…
Bears’ ‘sole focus’ on Hammond with no site chosen
(The Center Square) – Chicago Bears officials say they are moving forward with stadium development plans in Indiana, but the…
Most B-52 upgrades behind schedule or over budget, GAO finds
Ten of the 13 programs meant to keep the B-52 flying into the 2050s are over budget, behind schedule or…
Investigators find ActBlue donations inflated for many Wisconsin seniors
Two donors said they had never before made a political donation. Another said “look where I’m living” when asked if…
Senate passes government funding stopgap, leaves town
After days of drawn-out negotiations, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a short-term government funding stopgap early Saturday morning. …
U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
The U.S. Senate, in a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, confirmed Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's 88th attorney…
Watchdog: Ideological money sources connected to amicus briefs in climate case
Twenty-eight amicus briefs were filed in support of Colorado’s Boulder County in a Supreme Court case attempting to take down…
CTA reopens $25.6M renovated Green Line station with more accessibility
(The Center Square) – A stop on the Chicago L’s Green Line reopened Friday following a $25.6 million station renovation.…
State farm groups urge Senate to pass GOP budget resolution
With the Senate planning to recess this weekend for the entire month of August, multiple state agriculture groups are urging…
Johnson waits as mayoral field grows
(The Center Square) – The field for Chicago’s mayoral election in 2027 includes more than 10 candidates, but the incumbent…
Senate farm bill failure stalls year-round E15 gasoline plan
A plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline with 15% ethanol stalled when a U.S. Senate committee rejected a new…