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(The Center Square) – Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation voted along partisan lines on a U.S. House measure that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. U.S. House ...
(The Center Square) – Illinois is known for having high property and corporate taxes, but it is also one of the few states that imposes estate taxes. The estate tax is imposed on a decedent’s estate, ...
The United States is the only country in the world with more civilian-owned firearms than people. While most of the nearly 400 million firearms in the U.S. belong to law-abiding citizens, some portion ...
Illinois Democratic Senate President Don Harmon improperly accepted $4 million more in political contributions than is allowed under state law. According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, state ...
(WASHINGTON) — After days of market tumult, President Donald Trump on Wednesday makes good on his long-sought goal of imposing aggressive tariffs against dozens of U.S. trading partners. But his ...
(WASHINGTON) — Ahead of expected talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, the State Department pushed back on the idea that the discussion would be a negotiation over Tehran’s ...
A Springfield judge has ruled that Sean Grayson’s first-degree murder trial can be moved to Peoria County. Grayson and another Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a 911 call from Sonya ...
(The Center Square) – Businesses would face new weather-based mandates from state government if lawmakers approve Illinois House Bill 3762. The proposal by state Rep. Edgar González, Jr., D-Chicago, ...
Several days of rain is taking its toll on southern Illinois. Widespread flooding has been reported and conditions will likely worsen through the week. The Big Muddy River is currently overflowing its ...
(WASHINGTON) — Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents, which will re-open the House floor after nearly ...
(WASHINGTON) — The biggest mistake Democrats have made is “not centering people enough” Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday. “A lot of people voted for Donald Trump because they trusted him and didn ...
(WASHINGTON) — White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Sunday, refuting the idea they will cost American consumers more. “So, the fact ...