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Vance to lead talks in Iran on Saturday
By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Vice President JD Vance will lead talks with Iranian leaders in Islamabad on Saturday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Vance will be...
Rep questions state ed board’s higher budget request, proficiency standards
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois State Board of Education wants more taxpayer funding to address inequity and boost public school...
Illinois reps move bill to give remedy to young victims of hidden cameras
By Sean Reed | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Lawmakers advanced a proposal aimed at giving Illinois families new legal recourse when minors are secretly recorded...
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago Election Board says 94% of ballots casts were for Dems
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners have announced the official results of the primary election in the...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Beecher Board of Trustees for March 23, 2026
Village of Beecher Board of Trustees Meeting | March 23, 2026 The Village of Beecher Board of Trustees met on Monday, March 23, 2026, tackling a heavy agenda dominated by...
Harrington-Dewitt Outduels Beecher Pitching Staff as St. Anne Grinds Out 3-1 Win
A dominant pitching performance from P. Harrington-Dewitt led the St. Anne varsity baseball team to a hard-fought 3-1 conference victory over host Beecher on Tuesday. Relying on aggressive baserunning and...
Johnson’s Five RBIs and Combined Shutout Power Beecher Past St. Anne 18-0
The Beecher varsity softball team delivered a relentless offensive showcase and a lockdown pitching performance on Tuesday, cruising to an 18-0 road conference victory over St. Anne. Racking up 17...
Norkus Tosses Perfect Game as Beecher Demolishes St. Anne 19-0
Senior pitcher Taylor Norkus was absolutely flawless in the circle on Tuesday, tossing a four-inning perfect game to lead the Beecher varsity softball team to a 19-0 home conference victory...
Chicago office vacancy rates worsen, card swipe numbers offer hope
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – As Chicago’s downtown office vacancy rate hits another record high, homeowners in the city can expect to...
Illinois Quick Hits: Illiois gas prices keep rising
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The average gas price in Illinois has risen 89 cents per gallon in the last month. According...
IL Supreme Court says it can remove Cook Co. judge for pro-Trump column
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square The justices on the Democrat-dominated Illinois Supreme Court are asking a federal judge to declare they have the constitutional authority to abruptly...
FBI: Illinois’ cyber crime losses reached $535M in 2025
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The FBI Internet Crime Report for 2025 ranks Illinois fifth in the U.S. for cyber crime complaints...
Minnesota, Illinois AGs challenge federal orders to keep coal plants running
By Elyse ApelThe Center Square Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is challenging the Trump administration over orders requiring coal-fired power plants in Indiana to remain open past their planned retirement...
