Chicago aldermen consider election reforms, cost savings
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council is considering new election reforms that supporters say could increase voter access…
U.S. launches more strikes against Iran
The U.S. military is launching more strikes against Iran at the direction of President Donald Trump. …
Trump calls American military operation in Iran a ‘tremendous military success’
President Donald Trump called the American military operation in Iran a “tremendous military success” on Wednesday at a news conference…
U.S. Energy Department finalizes $3.3B loan to Texas utility
The U.S. Department of Energy Wednesday announced it has finalized a $3.26 billion loan to utility AEP Texas, a subsidiary…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago breaks ground on $4.7M torture memorial
(The Center Square) – Mayor Brandon Johnson and other Chicago officials have broken ground on a $4.7 million memorial to…
Crude oil rises, gas prices may follow
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans are bracing for higher prices at the pump after the United States resumed military action…
Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas lead country in veteran protection
Alabama, Louisiana and Arkansas ranked in the top three of the states that provide veterans with adequate healthcare and pension…
Trump leaves NATO on old Air Force One, repeats claims he’s Iran’s no. 1 target
President Donald Trump flew back from the 2026 NATO Summit Wednesday on the old Air Force One instead of the…
Pollster: Biggs set to win Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary
The Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary is set for July 21, but pollster Mike Noble says the race is “essentially over." …
Chicago mayor says head tax would have prevented deficit
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says his proposed corporate head tax would have prevented his administration’s projected…
Former judge Dugan avoids prison, fined $5K for obstruction
Former judge Hannah Dugan avoided jail time but was fined $5,000 as she was sentenced on Wednesday for a felony…
Food-borne illness cases spike as Michigan declares outbreak
Cases of cyclosporiasis, a food-borne illness, are skyrocketing in Michigan as the state declares it an outbreak. …