Illinois Quick Hits: Lee County campground evacuated due to flooding
(The Center Square) – Lee County officials say about 200 people were evacuated from O’Connell’s RV Campground in Amboy due…
Control of Senate might hinge on liberal Muslim in Michigan
Democratic hopes of taking control of the U.S. Senate in the upcoming midterm elections are heavily dependent on retaining an…
Everyday Economics: The Fed is betting the economy can absorb higher rates
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates last week for the first time since 2023, lifting its target range by a…
High diesel prices hit farmers as officials push export limits
U.S. farmers face record-high fuel expenses this year as the fall harvest kicks into gear while pressure grows on the…
Analysts: August numbers align with larger trend of cooling housing market
New home construction data from the month of August generally continues existing trends in the housing market, according to market…
Affordabilty top concern in Nebraska flip district
Democrats are looking to flip Nebraska’s second congressional district in November as candidates in the race offer similar and competing…
Parental rights group questions student data, portal tied to mental health screenings
(The Center Square) – An Illinois parental-rights organization is raising concerns about how student information could be handled through BEACON,…
IL homelessness prevention costs taxpayers over $600 million
(The Center Square) – State and federal taxpayers are poised to spend more than $600 million on homeless prevention efforts…
Trump set to host Xi for historic state visit amid trade, AI, Iran tensions
President Donald Trump is set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House this week. …
Feds drop appeal over New York, New Jersey tunnel funding fight
The Trump administration has dropped its appeal of a federal court ruling blocking an attempt to cut funding for the…
Housing, taxes central in Tampa House race
In the battle for control of Congress, a Florida district’s contribution will depend on the preference of candidates' housing policy…
Illinois lawmaker pushes back on Durbin over immigration terminology, work permits
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker is pushing back against U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s comments about immigration terminology and…