Federal court filing seeks to bar Dolton from buying pope’s home
A former Dolton village employee is trying to block the village from using taxpayer money to acquire the…
1 dead in Crestwood house explosion
Natural gas is the suspected cause of a house explosion in Crestwood that killed one person Thursday afternoon,…
Longest-serving legislative leader in US history to be sentenced on corruption charges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Michael Madigan’s stunning political collapse will culminate Friday when the longest-serving legislative leader in…
Protests against immigration raids prompt arrests, curfews and National Guard mobilization
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country as officials…
Pension change boon to Chicago police and firefighters, hit to taxpayers
Last-minute changes approved by Illinois lawmakers in the waning days of the session will cost Chicago taxpayers tens…
Protests over immigration raids pop up across the US
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids and prompted President…
Rural economy softening, but not like 1980s
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell below growth neutral in May for the 20th time in the past…
Pension Funds Have Had It With Tesla’s Board And Musk
Meanwhile, a new consumer sentiment survey finds most people want someone else to run the EV company. When…
Meta becomes the latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for AI needs
Meta Platforms has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial…
Some red communities are on Trump’s list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — State and local officials blasted the Trump administration’s widely anticipated list of “sanctuary”…
Aldi’s versions of Oreos and Wheat Thins look too much like the real thing, snack company alleges
Snack food maker Mondelez International is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi’s store-brand cookies…
Dolton attorney invokes forced purchase of Pope Leo XIV’s home
While Dolton is moving ahead with negotiations to buy Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home in the village, it’s…