U.S. ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi
U.S. officials are hopeful ahead of the trilateral meeting between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia, with a focus on post-war…
Free speech lawsuit challenges Michigan State University’s trustee ethics code
Michigan State University is facing a federal lawsuit challenging recent revisions to its Board of Trustees’ code of ethics. …
SCOTUS gives U.S. solicitor general permission to argue against gun ban
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a motion for the U.S. Solicitor General to participate in…
U.S. Supreme Court slaps down ruling in transgender inmate case
The U.S. Supreme Court slapped down a ruling that said the rights of a transgender inmate in a Colorado prison…
EXCLUSIVE: Film studio urges passage of bill to bring movie production home
An independent film studio is urging Congress to pass the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, which is…
Illinois news in brief: Northwestern antisemitism coalition calls out exclusion of Wildcats for Israel; Pritzker pauses public events; Chicago report touts taxpayer-funded youth impact
Northwestern antisemitism coalition calls out exclusion of Wildcats for Israel …
Marshall Closes Streets Friday for South School Spooktacular Road Race
Marshall City Council | October 26, 2026 Article Summary: The Marshall City Council on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, approved South…
Flu shots to children under anesthesia raises questions about parental consent
(The Center Square) – A Chicago children's hospital is offering flu vaccines to children while they are under anesthesia for…
Everyday Economics: Tax changes can cushion inflation but can’t restore lost purchasing power
The Internal Revenue Service’s new inflation adjustments would save a married couple earning $87,500 about $136 next year, or $11…
Congress faces crammed lame-duck session with little bipartisan appetite
The Republican-controlled 119th Congress is facing a backlog of legislative duties it can no longer ignore – yet it has…
Democrats can’t end Trump’s tariffs without Republicans
Democrats promised voters they would end President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The arithmetic says they cannot do it without Republican help. …
Socialist mayors to lead LA, D.C., NYC, Seattle as Trump warns of ‘disaster’
Democratic Socialists will now lead America’s two most populous cities and the nation’s capital, raising questions over the Democratic Socialist…