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Bailey gets Trump endorsement; voters focused on economy, gun rights and crime

Bailey gets Trump endorsement; voters focused on economy, gun rights and crime

Bailey gets Trump endorsement; voters focused on economy, gun rights and crime
2:17
Bailey gets Trump endorsement; voters focused on economy, gun rights and crime

Bailey gets Trump endorsement; voters focused on economy, gun rights and crime

Task force on ‘future of work’ a 'missed opportunity' says manufacturing advocate

Task force on ‘future of work’ a 'missed opportunity' says manufacturing advocate

  • By Elyse Kelly | The Center Square contributor
  • Jun 25, 2022

(The Center Square) – Business and labor leaders across the state have been meeting to address the loss of middle wage jobs with mixed results.

St. Louis aldermanic bill gives $1 million in ARPA funds to help women get abortions

St. Louis aldermanic bill gives $1 million in ARPA funds to help women get abortions

  • The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – Elected leaders in St. Louis – the location of Missouri's only clinic licensed to perform abortions – introduced a bill today to use federal COVID-19 funds to facilitate women's access to abortion hours after a state law eliminated non-medically necessary abortions hour…

Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – The organization representing gas station owners in Illinois wants motorists to know the state has some of the highest gas taxes in the country.  

Pritzker to call special session after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Pritzker to call special session after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – Reaction is pouring in around Illinois following Friday’s U. S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. 

Copi, formerly known as ‘Asian carp,’ gets $600k awareness campaign

Copi, formerly known as ‘Asian carp,’ gets $600k awareness campaign

  • By Zeta Cross | The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois is launching an awareness campaign to entice consumers to try the invasive carp from the Illinois River now known as copi, formerly known as Asian carp.

New study outlines options to incentivize farmers to use less nitrogen

New study outlines options to incentivize farmers to use less nitrogen

  • By Zeta Cross | The Center Square contributor
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – Illinois is one of 11 states that have committed to reduce nutrient loads used in agriculture that are affecting the Mississippi River.

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker orders abortion special session; Citadel leaving Chicago

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker orders abortion special session; Citadel leaving Chicago

  • The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

Abortion special session ordered 

GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday's primary

GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday's primary

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • Jun 23, 2022

(The Center Square) – Four of the six candidates vying for the Illinois Republican nomination for governor met for the final time to debate before Tuesday's primary election.

Questions remain whether Illinois' power grid will go uninterrupted this summer

Questions remain whether Illinois' power grid will go uninterrupted this summer

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 23, 2022

(The Center Square) – With the threat of power interruptions this summer in Illinois, the debate continues on how to address the state’s power supply crunch. 

Illinois quick hits: CPS budget opposition; ex-Grayslake Chamber leader faces fraud charges; Illinois dog wins Westminster

Illinois quick hits: CPS budget opposition; ex-Grayslake Chamber leader faces fraud charges; Illinois dog wins Westminster

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 23, 2022

Civic Federation opposes CPS budget proposal

Task force on ‘future of work’ a 'missed opportunity' says manufacturing advocate

Task force on ‘future of work’ a 'missed opportunity' says manufacturing advocate

  • By Elyse Kelly | The Center Square contributor
  • Jun 25, 2022

(The Center Square) – Business and labor leaders across the state have been meeting to address the loss of middle wage jobs with mixed results.

St. Louis aldermanic bill gives $1 million in ARPA funds to help women get abortions

St. Louis aldermanic bill gives $1 million in ARPA funds to help women get abortions

  • The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – Elected leaders in St. Louis – the location of Missouri's only clinic licensed to perform abortions – introduced a bill today to use federal COVID-19 funds to facilitate women's access to abortion hours after a state law eliminated non-medically necessary abortions hour…

Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – The organization representing gas station owners in Illinois wants motorists to know the state has some of the highest gas taxes in the country.  

Pritzker to call special session after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Pritzker to call special session after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – Reaction is pouring in around Illinois following Friday’s U. S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. 

Copi, formerly known as ‘Asian carp,’ gets $600k awareness campaign

Copi, formerly known as ‘Asian carp,’ gets $600k awareness campaign

  • By Zeta Cross | The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – The state of Illinois is launching an awareness campaign to entice consumers to try the invasive carp from the Illinois River now known as copi, formerly known as Asian carp.

New study outlines options to incentivize farmers to use less nitrogen

New study outlines options to incentivize farmers to use less nitrogen

  • By Zeta Cross | The Center Square contributor
  • Jun 24, 2022

(The Center Square) – Illinois is one of 11 states that have committed to reduce nutrient loads used in agriculture that are affecting the Mississippi River.

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker orders abortion special session; Citadel leaving Chicago

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker orders abortion special session; Citadel leaving Chicago

  • The Center Square
  • Jun 24, 2022

Abortion special session ordered 

GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday's primary

GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday's primary

  • By Andrew Hensel | The Center Square
  • Jun 23, 2022

(The Center Square) – Four of the six candidates vying for the Illinois Republican nomination for governor met for the final time to debate before Tuesday's primary election.

Questions remain whether Illinois' power grid will go uninterrupted this summer

Questions remain whether Illinois' power grid will go uninterrupted this summer

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 23, 2022

(The Center Square) – With the threat of power interruptions this summer in Illinois, the debate continues on how to address the state’s power supply crunch. 

Illinois quick hits: CPS budget opposition; ex-Grayslake Chamber leader faces fraud charges; Illinois dog wins Westminster

Illinois quick hits: CPS budget opposition; ex-Grayslake Chamber leader faces fraud charges; Illinois dog wins Westminster

  • By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
  • Jun 23, 2022

Civic Federation opposes CPS budget proposal

TCS exclusive: Trump talks energy, war, Illinois' primaries in Thursday interview

TCS exclusive: Trump talks energy, war, Illinois' primaries in Thursday interview

  • By Greg Bishop and Dan McCaleb | The Center Square
  • Jun 23, 2022

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump criticized his successor's energy policies, predicted rolling blackout and brownouts this summer, and warned of the potential for another world war in an exclusive interview Thursday with The Center Square.

Task force on ‘future of work’ a 'missed opportunity' says manufacturing advocate

Task force on ‘future of work’ a 'missed opportunity' says manufacturing advocate

  • Jun 25, 2022
St. Louis aldermanic bill gives $1 million in ARPA funds to help women get abortions

St. Louis aldermanic bill gives $1 million in ARPA funds to help women get abortions

  • Jun 24, 2022
Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

  • Jun 24, 2022
Pritzker to call special session after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

Pritzker to call special session after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

  • Jun 24, 2022
Copi, formerly known as ‘Asian carp,’ gets $600k awareness campaign

Copi, formerly known as ‘Asian carp,’ gets $600k awareness campaign

  • Jun 24, 2022
New study outlines options to incentivize farmers to use less nitrogen

New study outlines options to incentivize farmers to use less nitrogen

  • Jun 24, 2022
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker orders abortion special session; Citadel leaving Chicago

Illinois quick hits: Pritzker orders abortion special session; Citadel leaving Chicago

  • Jun 24, 2022
GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday's primary

GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday's primary

  • Jun 23, 2022
Questions remain whether Illinois' power grid will go uninterrupted this summer

Questions remain whether Illinois' power grid will go uninterrupted this summer

  • Jun 23, 2022
Illinois quick hits: CPS budget opposition; ex-Grayslake Chamber leader faces fraud charges; Illinois dog wins Westminster

Illinois quick hits: CPS budget opposition; ex-Grayslake Chamber leader faces fraud charges; Illinois dog wins Westminster

  • Jun 23, 2022
TCS exclusive: Trump talks energy, war, Illinois' primaries in Thursday interview

TCS exclusive: Trump talks energy, war, Illinois' primaries in Thursday interview

  • Jun 23, 2022
Ahead of Illinois visit, Trump endorses Miller, hints at Bailey

Ahead of Illinois visit, Trump endorses Miller, hints at Bailey

  • Jun 23, 2022
Coalition, all Democrats, offer support of SEC climate-change requirements

Coalition, all Democrats, offer support of SEC climate-change requirements

  • Jun 23, 2022
Study illustrates where Illinois tax dollars come from

Study illustrates where Illinois tax dollars come from

  • Jun 23, 2022

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  • Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

  • GOP candidates for Illinois governor hold final debate before Tuesday's primary

  • Questions remain whether Illinois' power grid will go uninterrupted this summer

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Op-Ed: Economic stagflation is here, is a recession next?

Roe v. Wade: Mississippi seeks protections for women and children

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