Lawmakers are considering several proposals to Illinois’ energy policy, which all sides agree has not kept up with the demands of power-sucking technology.
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King Charles to outline Canada’s priorities in Parliament amid President Donald Trump annexation threat
King Charles III will outline new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government priorities in a speech in the Canadian Parliament on Tuesday. It’s widely viewed as a show of support in the face of annexation threats by U.S. President Donald Trump.
NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut finding to public media
National Public Radio and three local stations filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Donald Trump, arguing that an executive order aimed at cutting federal funding for the organization is illegal.
President Donald Trump targeted Democrats over questionable online fundraising. His campaign has similar issues.
If the Justice Department investigated ActBlue, it could imperil a key fundraising tool for Trump’s political rivals before the 2026 midterm elections.
Illinois lawmakers’ latest perk — continuing education credits for going to work
The Illinois Supreme Court is now allowing state lawmakers who are also lawyers to acquire continuing education credits for their work in the General Assembly.
Former Gov. Pat Quinn shares Memorial Day message in Blue Island
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn addressed about 100 people at the Memorial Day program at Memorial Park in Blue Island.
Trump places wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Memorial Day
President Trump on Monday placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a somber tradition for U.S. presidents.
Former US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York has died at age 94
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, an outspoken, gravel-voiced Harlem Democrat who spent nearly five decades on Capitol Hill and was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died Monday at age 94.
King Charles III visit to Canada underscores its sovereignty to Trump
King Charles III arrives in Ottawa on Monday, a visit that will underscore Canada’s sovereignty to U.S. President Donald Trump.
France’s first lady Brigitte Macron seems to push President Macron as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking.
Video images appeared to show French first lady Brigitte Macron pushing her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, away with both hands on his face before they disembarked from their plane to start a tour of Southeast Asia.