State House passes 133 bills, many potential impacts for Illinoisans
(The Center Square) – The Illinois House of Representatives passed a total of 133 bills last week, sending them to…
WATCH: California probe ends $267M in alleged hospice fraud
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the results of a massive hospice fraud bust in Los Angeles County. …
Ex-Blago attorney: Quid pro quo is key to Madigan appeal
(The Center Square) – A federal appeals court heard oral arguments Thursday as judges consider former Illinois House Speaker Michael…
Illinois Quick Hits: House GOP says no Bears deal without property tax reform
(The Center Square) – Illinois House Republicans say they will not support any Chicago Bears stadium deal or megaprojects legislation…
Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
In a stunning statement, First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling for…
War Powers Resolution halting Trump’s Iran ambitions fails in U.S. House
A resolution to halt U.S. military hostilities in Iran failed to advance in the U.S. House pro forma session Thursday. …
Marshall Survives Mattoon’s Late Surge to Secure 4-3 Road Win
The Marshall varsity softball team held off a fierce late-game comeback by host Mattoon on Wednesday afternoon, escaping with a…
WATCH: More than $600 million stolen from SNAP in 2025
Around $607 million was stolen from EBT accounts in 2025, according to a new report. …
Answers wanted to ‘pathetic’ state procurement issues
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers say Illinois-based businesses are getting work in other states but struggling to get business in…
Report paints dismal picture of California’s jobs market
New research shows California is the Not-So-Golden State when it comes to jobs. …
Report: U.S. added $1.2 trillion to national debt in six months
The U.S. government added $1.2 trillion to the national debt over the past six months, borrowing $163 billion during March…
Illinois House pushes through bill restricting ICE detention centers in state
(The Center Square) – After heavy debate and Republican opposition, the Illinois House passed a bill that would all but…