Investigators find ActBlue donations inflated for many Wisconsin seniors
Two donors said they had never before made a political donation. Another said “look where I’m living” when asked if…
Senate passes government funding stopgap, leaves town
After days of drawn-out negotiations, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a short-term government funding stopgap early Saturday morning. …
U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
The U.S. Senate, in a 50-49 vote early Saturday morning, confirmed Todd Blanche to serve as the nation's 88th attorney…
Watchdog: Ideological money sources connected to amicus briefs in climate case
Twenty-eight amicus briefs were filed in support of Colorado’s Boulder County in a Supreme Court case attempting to take down…
CTA reopens $25.6M renovated Green Line station with more accessibility
(The Center Square) – A stop on the Chicago L’s Green Line reopened Friday following a $25.6 million station renovation.…
State farm groups urge Senate to pass GOP budget resolution
With the Senate planning to recess this weekend for the entire month of August, multiple state agriculture groups are urging…
Johnson waits as mayoral field grows
(The Center Square) – The field for Chicago’s mayoral election in 2027 includes more than 10 candidates, but the incumbent…
Senate farm bill failure stalls year-round E15 gasoline plan
A plan to allow year-round sales of gasoline with 15% ethanol stalled when a U.S. Senate committee rejected a new…
Senate weighs lower-cost retirement options for teachers, nonprofit workers
A bipartisan U.S. Senate proposal could give about 15 million workers more choices for their retirement savings. …
Illinois Quick Hits: SBA approves disaster declaration for 6 counties
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding…
Pritzker asks oil execs to return profits to Illinois drivers
(The Center Square) – As conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues into its sixth month, American oil companies have…
Sheriff says taxpayers owed safety on public transit
(The Center Square) – Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart says crime is down on Chicago-area public transit, but the people…