Trump shares look at Qatari aircraft for AF1
President Donald Trump shared a look at a new aircraft with The Center Square on Friday that will serve as…
Feds plan for student loan interest rates could cost taxpayers
The U.S. Department of Education is reducing student loan interest rates for borrowers, but critics argue the move could cost…
Altadena residents upset about multiple homes on lots
A member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is frustrated with state laws allowing multiple homes to be…
Cook County taxpayers face projected $550.7 million deficit
(The Center Square) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has projected a budget gap of $550.7 million dollars for…
Illinois Quick Hits: Economic development summit set for next week
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Economic Development Summit is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. …
Illinois sees biggest drop in gas prices nationwide, still above $4 average
(The Center Square) – The national average price for a gallon of motor fuel has steadily dropped in the past…
Illinois Venezuelans face economic ‘double whammy’
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Venezuelan Alliance leader says inflation is a double whammy for members of his community. …
Illinois Quick Hits: Fuel price drops below $4.25, still higher than in 2025
(The Center Square) – AAA’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Illinois dropped to $4.24 on…
Disability-rights advocates sue Illinois over physician-assisted suicide law
(The Center Square) – A law that is set to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Illinois is being challenged by disability-rights…
‘No kings’ at $830 million Obama Center opening
(The Center Square) – Former President Barack Obama has opened his presidential center in Chicago by saying the United States…
Illinois Quick Hits: State unemployment rate remains more than 5%
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced on Thursday that the state’s unemployment rate remained unchanged…
Chicago discards proposed ban on unregulated ‘sweepstakes machines’
(The Center Square) – The Chicago City Council voted down a proposed ban on a type of prevalent gaming machines,…