Critics slam Illinois’ $36M park grants as political, wasteful
(The Center Square) - The Pritzker administration's recent announcement of $36 million in state grants for local park projects is drawing criticism from taxpayer... Read More.
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Following GOP criticism, Pritzker finds $481.6 million in budget reserves
(The Center Square) - The Governor's Office of Management and Budget says it has identified more than $480 million of budget reserves from state... Read More.
BREAKING: First arrests made following St. Paul church attack, ‘more to come’
Federal officials made two arrests in connection with a protest that disrupted a Sunday morning service in St. Paul.
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Report: Third-party litigation funding affects affordability
A new report shows how third-party litigation financing is driving up costs for American consumers and families more than $600 per household annually when... Read More.
Group challenges Trump’s Greenland plan in federal court
A non-partisan group is challenging President Donald Trump's efforts to take over or acquire Greenland.
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Former lawmaker charged with pandemic fraud pleads guilty
(The Center Square) - Former Georgia state Rep. Karen Bennett pleaded guilty to false statements in connection with pandemic unemployment benefits, the Justice Department... Read More.
CA GOP asks SCOTUS to block ‘unconstitutional’ Prop 50 maps
California Republicans have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to put the Democrats' new congressional maps on hold, arguing two Democrat-appointed judges reviewing the plan... Read More.
Parents who lost daughters at Camp Mystic launch safety initiative, grant program
(The Center Square) - The parents of 27 girls who died at Camp Mystic, known as Heaven's 27, have launched a statewide camp safety... Read More.
Trump rails against European powers at World Economic Forum
Despite a warm introduction from World Economic Forum Interim Co-Chair Larry Fink and largely friendly opening remarks, President Donald Trump spent most of his... Read More.
Dead bats and bare feet: Starbucks sued over working conditions
A new lawsuit accuses Starbucks Corporation of getting its products from farms that mistreat workers - a violation of its stated dedication to "ethical... Read More.
