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Clintons ordered to testify on connections to Jeffrey Epstein in December
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square A powerful House committee is threatening to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress if the...
CBO says foreign companies could pick up some tariff costs
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square The Congressional Budget Office slashed its tariff revenue forecast to reflect new data on the highest import duties the U.S. has seen in nearly a...
Guidelines issued on how taxpayers can claim deductions on tips, overtime in 2025
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square Millions of Americans who work overtime shifts or receive tips will be eligible to claim new deductions on their 2025 tax returns, the Trump administration...
GOP attorneys general back rail merger, splitting Republicans on deal
By Tom JoyceThe Center Square Attorneys general in three states are asking federal regulators to approve the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Their letter comes one week...
WATCH: Trump admin moving ahead with dismantling the U.S. Dept. of Education
By Carleen JohnsonThe Center Square President Donald Trump took another step toward fulfilling his promise to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Federal officials announced that “six new interagency agreements...
Two Cook County judges’ rulings allowed CTA arson attacker to be free
By Jonathan Bilyk | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square Following the attack on a CTA train that left a woman badly burned and in critical condition, attention has turned...
Debate persists over nation’s highest gas prices in California
By Madeline Shannon | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) - A “mystery surcharge” at the pump costs Californians millions of dollars a year, according to a new...
Consensus for power supply solution still elusive
By Lauren Jessop | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Rapid expansion of data centers in the mid-Atlantic region has leaves its power grid’s operator, PJM,...
Digitization of aviation supply chain an opportunity to ascend out of 1950s
By Alan WootenThe Center Square Moving passengers and cargo through the air is heavily regulated and significantly ties efficiency to expense. “As currently postured,” says U.S. Rep. Brad Knott, R-N.C.,...
Zoning Cases in Crete and Manhattan Townships Postponed to December 16
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | November 18, 2025 Article Summary:Two zoning cases, one in Crete Township and another in Manhattan Township, were postponed by the Will County...
Will County Commission Approves New Lenox Variances, Overriding Staff’s Denial Recommendation
Will County Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting | November 18, 2025 Article Summary:The Will County Planning and Zoning Commission approved three variances for a 5.02-acre property in New Lenox Township,...
‘Classic impasse’ for Chicago aldermen debating proposed taxes, spending cuts
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for state help in funding the city’s budget, but a city...
Lincoln-Way 210 Board Approves Tentative 2025 Tax Levy with 4.57% Increase
Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Meeting | November 20, 2025 Article Summary: The Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education unanimously approved a tentative property tax levy for...
