Cook Report: Democrats flip House, 237 seat majority
With slightly more than a week until the 2026 midterm elections, political analysts are projecting Democrats will flip as many…
First lady brokers ‘localized” ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine
First Lady Melania Trump says she has brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the southern Ukrainian city…
Illinois elections board calls viral voting machine allegation ‘hoax’
(The Center Square) – A viral social media video alleging that voting equipment in suburban Cook County warns voters against…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois employment continues moderate rise
(The Center Square) – The unemployment rate in Illinois over September was 4.6%, down 0.1% from August, according to recently…
$3.3B ‘people mover’ rail project delayed – again – at LAX
The long-awaited opening of the so-called people mover system at Los Angeles International Airport has been pushed back once again,…
Federal bill would tax the rich taking out asset-backed loans
A new bill introduced by one of California’s congressional representatives aims to make the wealthiest Americans pay taxes on loans…
Poll: Majority of Americans don’t want to see communities adopt socialist agenda
A plurality of Americans don’t want to see their community move in the direction of the Democratic Socialist agenda, according…
Analysts: Arizona’s newest national park could drive economy
America's first national park in six years has the potential to transform a sleepy corner of the Grand Canyon State. …
Iowans to vote on income tax initiative
Voters in Iowa will decide on a constitutional amendment that could make it harder for the state legislature to raise…
Same players, arguments appear in renewed corporate ‘head tax’ proposal
(The Center Square) – One part of Chicago’s newly-proposed budget under consideration by the city council is a new per-employee…
Cato report: Nine of 10 most free states in US are led by Republicans
Nine of the ten “most free” states in the United States are led by Republicans, according to a new report…
Trump administration pushes New York pipeline projects to ease energy costs
The Trump administration is backing a pair of natural gas pipeline projects that industry experts say could lower costs for…