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State of Illinois

17 Governors Demand Trump Administration Release $6.8 Billion in Withheld Education Funding

Governor JB Pritzker led a coalition of 17 governors demanding that Education Secretary Linda McMahon immediately release $6.8 billion in federal education funding that the Trump administration is withholding from schools across America. The governors from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Maine, New Mexico, Oregon, […]

State of Illinois

State Farm Announces Mixed Rate Changes for Illinois Customers: Auto Rates Drop While Home Insurance Soars

State Farm, the Bloomington-based insurance giant, is implementing significant rate changes for Illinois customers, with auto insurance rates decreasing while home insurance rates spike dramatically. The company announced these changes as part of its response to evolving claims patterns and severe weather trends affecting the state. State Farm will reduce auto insurance rates […]

Federal

DOJ Opposes Ghislaine Maxwell’s Supreme Court Appeal, Republicans call for Congressional Hearing

The Department of Justice has formally opposed Ghislaine Maxwell’s petition to the Supreme Court to overturn her sex-trafficking conviction, arguing that the disgraced British socialite cannot claim protection under Jeffrey Epstein’s controversial 2007 non-prosecution agreement. The government’s response comes as Maxwell has reportedly expressed willingness to testify before Congress about […]

Federal

U.S. Inflation Holds Steady, but Tariffs Cloud Outlook

If you’re a U.S. consumer trying to stretch your paycheck right now, there’s good and bad news. Inflation ticked up slightly in June, according to official government data. However, new tariffs on imported goods threaten to drive up prices across a wide range of products, especially essentials like food, clothing, and cars, in the months ahead. Here’s what you need to know as you head into the […]

State of Illinois

Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.

by Andrew Adams, Capitol News Illinois July 15, 2025 Article Summary Congress’ latest budget package slashed federal tax incentives for solar developments. Industry insiders said the latest federal policies create “a lot of uncertainty.” Illinois facilitates significant funding for the renewables industry, particularly for solar, which provides some insulation against […]