Taxpayers bear burden for federal student loans
An almost $1.8 trillion student loan portfolio continues to keep taxpayers on the hook. …
Talarico raises more money than Paxton in Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the state's U.S. Senate race, has raised more money for his…
Illinois’ gun ban upheld after appeals court reverses district judge’s ruling
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ gun ban is upheld after a three-judge panel of the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of…
Report: Illinois commutes rated among America’s safest
Illinois ranked among the top 10 safest states to commute in America despite recording one of the nation's highest average…
Concerns raised that KIDS Act threatens Americans’ online privacy, free speech
Legislation meant to protect American teens and children online recently passed the U.S. House with strong bipartisan support, but civil…
Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois offers disaster tax relief
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced disaster tax relief for individuals and…
Millionaire tax push resumes in Chicago
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and state Rep. LaShawn Ford, D-Chicago, have taken the next step…
Report: $225M in K-12 fraud found across six years
More than $225 million in fraud was reported by state education departments and school districts from 2019 to 2026, according…
Calls made for ethics reform in Springfield; GOP says misconduct is a pattern
(The Center Square) – After one Illinois state lawmaker resigned last week following the conclusion of an investigation into claims…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lake Land College Board of Trustees for May 11, 2026
Lake Land College Board of Trustees Meeting | May 11, 2026 The Lake Land College Board of Trustees covered a…
Vance says Milwaukee mayor protesting ‘too much’ over election probe
Vice President JD Vance isn’t buying the outrage from Milwaukee’s mayor over the Trump Administration’s investigation into the 2020 election…
Illinois Quick Hits: $63M construction research center completed
(The Center Square) – State officials have marked the completion of the $63 million Materials Testing and Research Center at…