Illinois Quick Hits: Unleaded, diesel prices jump again
(The Center Square) – The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois has gone up to…
Muslim conference boots independent reporter while other media speak
(The Center Square)—The Council on American-Islamic Relations, one of the country’s largest Muslim rights groups, booted a reporter from The…
Legal nonprofit scrutinized over alleged Chinese influence ahead of climate case
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a major climate case that could raise energy prices across the U.S.,…
U.S. House passes bill meant to offset data center energy costs
The U.S. House nearly unanimously passed a bill Wednesday night aimed at shielding ordinary Americans from electricity price hikes caused…
Burrows blasts Roblox for refusing to testify at state legislative hearing
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows blasted the online gaming company Roblox for refusing to appear in person before a Texas…
Bill filed to repeal betting tax
(The Center Square) – New legislation has been filed to repeal an Illinois tax on sports wagering and fantasy contests. …
Fed hikes rates as federal net interest tops $1 trillion
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates a quarter point Wednesday, its first increase in three years, a unanimous move that…
McCormick favors, Fetterman opposes CLARITY Act
Pennsylvania U.S. Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick found themselves on opposite ends of a vote on a major cryptocurrency…
Lawmakers scold, praise U.S. Supreme Court ahead of term
(The Center Square) - Lawmakers both expressed frustration and praised the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday before its term begins…
Report: Speed cameras ticket drivers every 48 seconds
(The Center Square) – A new report says speed cameras in Chicago led to someone getting a ticket once every…
Dugan’s law license not suspended by Wisconsin Supreme Court
The Wisconsin Supreme Court chose not to suspend the law license of former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan on Wednesday. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Save Abandoned Babies campaign launched
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation announced on…