Everyday Economics: The Fed can pause. Americans still won’t get much relief
Financial markets expect the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged this week. That remains my expectation. But the case…
Poll: Democrats slightly lead Republicans on economy heading into midterms
Voters are favoring Democrats when it comes to the economy, according to the latest The Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll,…
Poll: Majority rejects AI fraud detection if eligible people mistakenly lose out
A majority of voters oppose using artificial intelligence to hunt fraud in government programs if it also risks wrongly flagging…
Iowa U.S. Senate candidates disagree on range of issues
U.S. Senate candidates in Iowa disagree on a range of issues, from tariffs to energy and healthcare costs. …
Midterm elections: One third of gubernatorial, AG seats up for reelection
This November, roughly one third of gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial seats are up for reelection. A quarter of U.S. states’…
Braidwood fire tax hike draws scrutiny over costs, referendum outreach
(The Center Square) – A proposed Braidwood Fire Protection District tax increase that would raise its annual property tax extension…
Iowa House candidates divided on tariffs, Iran
Candidates in Iowa’s second congressional district are divided on tariffs, healthcare and gas prices as the race for control of…
U.S. Supreme Court says Cook County can’t ban ‘exceptionally dangerous’ guns
(Legal Newsline) — Cook County has filed its primary brief in defense of its ban on so-called "assault weapons" before…
Critics: Violence remains big problem in Los Angeles schools
Despite the Los Angeles Unified School District's claims of improved campus safety and less violence, critics say a deeper look…
Incumbent Johnson, Giannoulias, others file petitions to run for Chicago mayor
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson turned in the required signatures to the Chicago Board of Elections Friday…
Illinois quick hits: Brief filed in Cook County assault weapons ban case
Brief filed in Cook County assault weapons ban case …
3,750 new manufacturing jobs backed by tax credits announced for Hyundai
(The Center Square) – Over recent months, Illinois has announced investments in manufacturing and other industries across the state and…