Report: Iran, inflation concern small businesses
U.S. small businesses reported reduced spending and hiring amid concerns over military strikes against Iran and looming inflation data, according…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: City of Casey City Council for March 16, 2026
City of Casey City Council Meeting | March 16, 2026 The Regular Meeting of the City of Casey City Council…
U.S.-Israel-Iranian conflict escalating global energy, supply chain crisis
The U.S.-Israel led attack against Iran continues to impact the global oil supply by cutting off Persian Gulf crude production…
St. Elmo/Brownstown Outpaces Martinsville 9-5 in Conference Clash
The Martinsville varsity softball team dropped a hard-fought 9-5 decision to visiting conference foe St. Elmo/Brownstown on Monday afternoon, April…
Trump endorses Hilton in California gubernatorial primary
President Donald Trump has endorsed former Fox News anchor Steve Hilton in California’s Republican gubernatorial primary. …
Feds award $1M for Rose Bowl upgrade ahead of Olympics
The Rose Bowl is getting infrastructure upgrades ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. …
Trump defends Section 122 in latest tariff legal challenge
President Donald Trump's administration defended his newest 10% global entry tariffs against a legal challenge in a trade court. …
Education department rescinds Title IX resolution agreements
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on Monday rescinded portions of multiple resolution agreements, alleging that previous…
Illinois gun owners plan rally in wake of Supreme Court order
(The Center Square) – The Illinois State Rifle Association says gun owners have run out of options in a case…
Artemis II mission breaks records Monday as astronauts observe far side of the moon
The astronauts of the Artemis II NASA mission made history just before 2 p.m. Eastern Monday when they traveled farther…
Illinois quick hits: Illinois House speaker’s son to attend private school; AFSCME workers set strike date at Illinois State University; IDOT urges public to avoid distracted driving
Illinois House speaker's son to attend private school …
Federal-state showdown looms over regulation of prediction markets
The federal government is telling states to back off attempts to regulate prediction markets after several states took legal action…