Abbott issues disaster declaration for diesel fuel crisis, waives restrictions
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a statewide disaster proclamation certifying a diesel fuel shortage. The shortage “poses an imminent…
Election 2026: Lawmen say Cooper policies ‘handcuff the cops,’ uncuff criminals
Five weeks away from Election Day and just more than three into a 61-day window of ballots being cast, the…
Walmart vows no personalized pricing as FTC weighs disclosure policy
Shoppers can be charged different prices for the same groceries, rides and rooms based on personal data, a practice drawing…
Manufacturers oppose Chicago heat protection ordinance
(The Center Square) – A Chicago alderwoman says she will not give up the fight for workplace heat protection mandates…
Duffy asks $30B of Congress for air travel modernization projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking Congress for an extra $30 billion to modernize aging airport infrastructure across the…
Largest steel plant in U.S. history coming to Iowa
(The Center Square) – The largest steel plant in U.S. history is coming to Iowa, the White House announced Monday. …
Alito will not participate in pivotal climate change case
Justice Samuel Alito will not participate in consideration of a pivotal climate change case before the U.S. Supreme Court, the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Ex-mayor, trustees among 11 charged in Ford Heights sting
(The Center Square) – A former mayor and elected officials from Ford Heights are among 11 people charged in connection…
Pritzker campaign responds after Trump visit
(The Center Square) – After President Donald Trump said inflation is going down following his visit to Illinois over the…
Election 2026: Younger voters, Black voters give Cooper double-digit poll edge
Younger voters and Black voters, says AARP, help give Democrat Roy Cooper a 53%-42% lead over Republican Michael Whatley in…
Cook Political Report: 15 House races could flip U.S. House majority in November
Six are in Republican districts in Texas, Florida …
Rabbi: El-Sayed concerns reflect growing Jewish political homelessness
A Michigan rabbi says he does not believe a victory by progressive U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed would itself lead…