Helicopter crashes into Mississippi River in Missouri, 2 dead
Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed…
Texas Democrats seek donations in effort to resist Trump’s redistricting plan
After leaving Texas for Illinois to prevent a legislative vote on a Republican redistricting plan, state House Democratic…
As Trump cracks down on student visas, other countries see opportunity
LONDON (AP) — In China, wait times for U.S. visa interviews are so long that some students have…
Justice Department releases new list of so-called sanctuary jurisdictions
Associated Press (AP) — The Justice Department identified some three dozen states, cities and counties as so-called sanctuary…
Texas governor threatens Democrats for leaving state to block vote on Trump-backed redistricting
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office Monday if…
3,200 Boeing workers go on strike over a fighter jet labor deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Boeing workers who build fighter jets went on strike Monday at midnight Central Daylight…
Illinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
Article SummaryIllinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over policies…
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten shouted down at La Grange town hall
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten abruply ended a town hall meeting Wednesday night at La Grange Village Hall after…
Alliant Energy’s proposed natural gas facility fuels Beloit area climate concerns
ROCK COUNTY, Wis. (WIFR) – Yusuf Adama arrived to Beloit City Council with eyes wide open on his…
Man, 2 juveniles arrested in connection with theft from Carbondale business
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – A man and two juveniles were arrested in connection with a theft from a…
Vatican reports good profit on investments and real estate as the pope tackles a financial crisis
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The office that manages Vatican investments and real estate on Monday reported a profit…
USDA faces legal pushback over demand for SNAP data
California and 20 other states are challenging the federal government over a request to hand over personal data…