American history alive and well at Pennsylvania Farm Show
(The Center Square) - Founding father Benjamin Franklin paused his tour of the commonwealth's classrooms to visit the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg... Read More.
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WATCH: HHS tells Pritzker ‘show receipts’ on welfare spending; Energy bill to be signed
(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares conversations about fighting Read More.
Signature shortfalls knock multiple candidates off Illinois ballot
(The Center Square) - The Illinois State Board of Elections certified the March 2026 primary ballot this week, removing several candidates for governor and... Read More.
Report details sexual abuse, falsified grant applications at Chicago Public Schools
(The Center Square) - The Chicago Board of Education's Office of Inspector General has released a report detailing falsified federal grant applications, false reports... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: Primary election ballot certified; indictments increased in 2025
Primary election ballot certified
The Illinois State Board of... Read More.
Dem officials urge Trump EPA to keep Biden’s PFAS rules
Democrat state attorneys general are resisting changes made by the Trump administration that affect what companies must disclose about the use of chemicals known... Read More.
Trump invites Colombian president to White House
In a matter of days, President Donald Trump has gone from threatening to strike Colombia to inviting its leader to the White House.
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House clears $180B funding bill to avoid Jan. 30 shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday cleared a nearly $180 billion government funding bill that will take a step toward preventing a federal... Read More.
Illinois quick hits: Tax receipts increase $1.5 billion year-over-year
Tax receipts increase $1.5 billion year-over-year
Citing a report... Read More.
IL lawmaker critical of ‘illegal orders’ video as Pentagon moves to punish senator
(The Center Square) - An Illinois lawmaker and Air Force veteran says U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly's call for troops to refuse "illegal orders" undermines... Read More.
