Johnson trusts Welch amid leadership questions, CPS funds
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he trusts Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to make the…
Illinois Quick Hits: Civic Federation launches state pension dashboard
(The Center Square) – The Civic Federation has launched an Illinois State Pensions Dashboard that allows users to explore more…
Calls increasing for heavier IDOC oversight
(The Center Square) – Reports of prisoner mistreatment, intentionally set fires and prisoners setting themselves on fire at a Joliet…
Durbin defends Fauci ahead of contempt vote
(The Center Square) – As U.S. senators consider a contempt of Congress resolution against former National Institute of Allergy and…
Mayor Johnson: ‘I’m the continuity’
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for more public education money from Springfield while dodging questions…
Illinois Quick Hits: Group says secret gender policies violate parents’ rights
(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center has sent letters to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and attorneys general…
Healthcare leaders urge caution in fraud enforcement
As healthcare affordability continues to persist as a top concern for voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the Trump…
School reviews paraprofessional’s social media post about Trump
(The Center Square) – A Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 paraprofessional is facing criticism after a social media…
USDA: California owes $1.4 billion because of SNAP errors
California saw $1.4 billion in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program errors for Fiscal Year 2025. …
Victor Marx wins Colorado Republican primary for governor
First-time candidate Victor Marx narrowly beat out veteran state lawmaker Barb Kirkmeyer to win the Colorado Republican primary for governor. …
Op-Ed: Parents deserve open banking without extra fees
Every parent makes hundreds of decisions each day to keep family life moving. Paying for the things your family needs…
Federal deficit reaches ‘astounding’ levels
Only nine months into fiscal year 2026, the U.S. government has already borrowed $1.4 trillion, surpassing the entire federal deficit…