Local hike on Springfield hotels ups rate to second highest in state
(The Center Square) – A new tax set to be imposed will soon make hotel rooms in Springfield the second-most…
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago extends free internet program for public school families
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials have announced the extension of a free, high-speed internet program for eligible Chicago Public…
Republicans skirt affordability issue in committee hearing on economy
Republican lawmakers and representatives from the banking and capital industries praised the Trump administration’s policies boosting economic growth in a…
Trump to campaign with incumbent Sullivan in Alaska
President Donald Trump will campaign for incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska ahead of a tense midterm battle…
WATCH: Trump touts South American wins, holds off on Venezuela elections
President Donald Trump touted his relationship with South American political leaders on Wednesday but said it was too soon to…
Judge: Tyler Robinson to be tried for Charlie Kirk’s death
Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the death of Charlie Kirk, a Utah judge ruled nearly one year after the…
Michigan AG joins calls to abolish MEDC amid new allegations
Another scandal is brewing at the Michigan Economic Development Corp. over more allegations of grant fraud. …
Pritzker, federal officials target screen safety
(The Center Square) – As the federal government takes a closer look at funding for telecommunications and internet services, Gov.…
Trucking exec crackdown fails to address incentives behind illegal operations
President Donald Trump’s administration is touting a crackdown on fraudulent commercial driver's license schools and unsafe truck drivers, but a…
U.S. House passes Arizona-inspired law to protect victims
The U.S. House unanimously passed a bill to safeguard victims from their abusers. …
Election 2026: Balkcom sprints toward Nov. 3 against Ager
Late to the race and only because Rep. Chuck Edwards was ensnared in an ethics complaint, Republican congressional candidate Jennifer…
NJ Democrats ask AG to stop fighting Paramount merger, cite state economy concerns
A group of New Jersey elected Democrats argue stopping the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger will cause harm to their…