Illinois Quick Hits: Loyola student’s alleged killer faces federal firearm charge
(The Center Square) – An 18-year-old Loyola University student’s accused killer has also been charged with illegal possession of a…
U.S. adds 178k jobs in ‘strong’ March report amid Iran conflict
The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in March, exceeding expectations, after one month of conflict between the United States and…
Casey City Council Approves $91,500 Investment for New Emergency Sirens
City of Casey City Council Meeting | March 16, 2026 Article Summary: The Casey City Council on Monday authorized a…
Dieterich Capitalizes on Free Passes and Errors to Overwhelm Martinsville in 19-1 Rout
The Dieterich varsity softball team used a staggering 12-run third inning to erase an early deficit and cruise to a…
Groups react to HHS, EPA flagging microplastics for further study
The Environmental Protection Agency designated microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority contaminant groups Thursday. …
After $241M verdict vs Prairie Farms, Travelers sued for $2B for ‘bad faith’
Acknowledging the $241 million wrongful death verdict they obtained against Prairie Farms Dairy could endanger the ability of large and…
National debt over 4x greater than reported, accounting group says
The U.S. Treasury says the national debt is roughly $39 trillion, but a nonpartisan accounting group estimates that the true…
FBI cracks down on alleged $60M hospice fraud in LA County
The FBI made multiple arrests Thursday in Los Angeles County in connection with allegations over a total of $60 million…
Oil price hits rare premium after Trump speech
Global oil prices soared after second-term Republican President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Wednesday night. …
Report: Coordinated resilience infrastructure is needed in age of AI
Highly coordinated resilience infrastructure is needed in the age of artificial intelligence, says a new report released Thursday from the…
Jewish students can’t sue Northwestern over antisemitic protest response
Jewish students can't sue Northwestern University for failing to throttle protests and campus-takeover "encampments" supporting Palestinian liberation, which the plaintiffs…
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. …