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Springfield strains for balanced budget; Illinois revenue forecast shifts down
(The Center Square) - Illinois is projected to see less tax income than state agencies previously ex...
13h ago

Bloomington Considering Temporary Moratorium on Hyperscale Data Centers
The Bloomington City Council is expected to continue discussions regarding data centers and possible...
13h ago

Illinois Quick Hits: University of Chicago to offer free tuition
(The Center Square) - University of Chicago, a private university, will begin to offer free tuition ...
14h ago

Illinois Wesleyan University to Launch First-of-its-Kind Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Quantum Science and Engineering Program
Fisher Center for Interdisciplinary Quantum Science & Engineering positions Illinois as a leader...
15h ago

BISON ANNOUNCE FULL 2026-27 SEASON SCHEDULE
Bloomington Bison President Andy Zilch announced today the team's full 2026-27 season schedule, whic...
16h ago

Illinois Republicans blame taxes, lawsuits after Morton Salt exits Chicago
(The Center Square) - Republican lawmakers are warning that the departure of iconic salt producer Mo...
17h ago

Data center regulations weighed; some worry over jobs, energy, taxes
(The Center Square) - Major bills in both the state Senate and House may heavily regulate data cente...
18h ago

Solutions differ for Chicago Public Schools' potential $1B deficit
(The Center Square) - The Chicago Teachers Union says the city's public schools could face a $1 bill...
19h ago

Illinois ranks 46th out of 50 states for financial transparency
(The Center Square) - A new report ranks Illinois 46 out of 50 states for financial transparency, pa...
19h ago

U.S. Supreme Court rules against trucking industry
(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision Thursday, agreed that states c...
20h ago

Illinois Quick Hits: Dems look at Chicago for national conventions
(The Center Square) - The Democrat National Convention's committee on site selection visited Chicago...
20h ago

Judge sets up high stakes baby formula NEC trial vs Mead Johnson
A federal judge has potentially cleared the way for another trial against pharmaceutical and nutriti...
May 13, 2026

Senator Turner on Property Tax Relief
State Senator Sally Turner was a part of a press conference this morning (5/13/26) at the Illinois S...
May 13, 2026

Illinois Quick Hits: Home insurance regulations approved by Illinois Senate
(The Center Square) - A bill to regulate homeowners insurance rates will be up for consideration in ...
May 13, 2026
FOX News Headlines
This Midwestern state leads the nation in home foreclosures as US filings jump by 26%
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Indiana records the highest foreclosure rate in the nation as rising costs and mortgage rates put increasing financial pressure on homeowners nationwide.
Scientists used electricity on coffee and discovered what makes it taste good
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University of Oregon researchers used a battery-testing tool to identify coffee's chemical fingerprint, aiming to help cafés replicate consistent flavor.
Criminal profiler reveals 'extremely rare' red flag in case of suspected serial killer migrant in Texas
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Criminal profiler warns suspected Texas serial killer migrant allegedly started killing at 18, calling it extremely rare and fearing additional victims.
The CCP controls the most intimate elements of our life. Most Americans have no idea
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Critical minerals power daily life and U.S. defense. The DOMINANCE Act passed committee to counter China's grip on rare earth mining and refining.












