Two cats that belonged to Michigan dairy workers died after being infected with bird flu. But it’s still not clear how the animals got sick or whether they spread the virus to people in the household, a new study shows.
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Illinois Department of Human Services lines up leader for consolidated mental health, substance abuse division
David Albert, head of the state Division of Mental Health, is expected to lead a new office when it combines with the IDHS division on substance use.
President Donald Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations tournament final against Canada
President Donald Trump called the U.S. hockey team on Thursday to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada.
Will County judge to decide if one of four candidates removed by clerk should be reinstated
Will County Judge Victoria Breslan will rule whether Joliet Township supervisor candidate Cesar Guerrero should be on ballot.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly calls out Trump administration funding freezes in Hazel Crest
Becky Gremley, of Mokena, said she is concerned President Trump’s spening freeze will cut services for her son, who has autism.
Kash Patel is confirmed as FBI director by the Senate
Kash Patel has spoken of his desire to implement major changes at the FBI, including a reduced footprint in Washington and a renewed emphasis on the bureau’s traditional crime-fighting duties rather than the intelligence-gathering work that has come to define its mandate over the past two decades as national security threats have proliferated.
House passes Indiana budget through 2027
The Indiana House passed the biennial budget, which received praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats, on Thursday. The legislature is tasked with crafting a budget to cover state funding over the next two years. Lawmakers will determine how to spend $44 billion for schools, health insurance programs and infrastructure and health care insurance programs […]
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana House
A bill aimed at redrawing the Indiana-Illinois border passed out of the Indiana House Thursday with the Speaker of the House suggesting that other Midwestern states join Indiana.
Gary repayment bill for East Chicago, Michigan City passes House without discussion
The Indiana House passed a bill requiring the city of Gary to pay more than $12 million to East Chicago and Michigan City.
A news conference between Zelenskyy and Trump’s Ukraine envoy is canceled amid growing tensions
A news conference that was planned to follow talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s Ukraine envoy was canceled Thursday as political tensions deepened between the two countries over how to end the almost three-year war with Russia.