Is Housing 'Out of Reach' for More Than Half of Workers? Plus: Single-stair reform in Nashville, an inclusionary zoning lawsuit in Seattle, and a zoning-created full-service Popeyes in Illinois. Reason · Jul 22, 2025
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S. without legal permission are either limiting or ending the programs because of significant budget concerns The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025
Carol Moseley Braun, first black female senator: ’Sexism is harder to change than racism’ Trailblazing Illinois Democrat reflects on political career and says party is ‘in a daze’ about how to combat Trump The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2025
6 Laws You Didn’t Know Changed Last Year Every year, thousands of new laws quietly go into effect across the United States, shaping how people live, work, and interact, often without them even noticing. Some of these legal updates make headlines and spark debate, while others slip through the cracks, impacting daily life in subtle but significant ways.… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jul 19, 2025
More than 30 million people at risk of flash flooding just weeks after deadly Texas floods As many as 13 inches of rain could fall around Ohio, Illinois and other states in the coming days The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
7 Local Grocery Chains in Illinois That Are in Serious Trouble Right Now The grocery business in Illinois is notoriously tough, dominated by national giants like Walmart and regional powerhouses like Jewel-Osco. This intense competition, combined with rising operational costs and shifting consumer loyalties, has put immense pressure on smaller, local, and even some mid-sized grocery chains. Throughout 2024 and 2025, several familiar… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 18, 2025
US warns Indian visa holders after shoplifting case in Illinois A tourist was filmed being detained after allegedly stealing goods during a U.S. trip The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
Survivors' lawyers say Illinois has one of nation's worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention Illinois has one of the nation’s worst problems with child sex abuse at juvenile detention centers The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
4 takeaways from second-quarter fundraising reports - Roll Call The second quarter brought more big fundraising hauls for House Republicans and millions more for the most vulnerable Senate Democrat. Roll Call · Jul 16, 2025
NFL Players from Rockford Central H.S. (Rockford, IL) An updated list of all NFL Players from Decatur High School in Decatur, Illinois. SuperWest Sports · Jul 14, 2025
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Bored Panda · Jul 11, 2025 Concerned US Teachers Warn About Literacy Crisis: “Every Last One Of Us Should Be Scared” Have you noticed the approaching literacy crisis?
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 U.S. measles cases surpass 2019 count, while Missouri is latest state with an outbreak This year is the worst for measles spread in the U.S. since 1991
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 Mattress chain store operating in five states files for bankruptcy American Mattress filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, affecting only its 52 stores in Illinois and Indiana.
Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025 House retirements so far are at a historical low - Roll Call While senators are leaving Washington at a higher-than-normal pace, House open seats are lagging behind the historical average per cycle.
GOBankingRates · Jul 9, 2025 50 Best Places in America To Retire With $500K in Savings Don't think you can't begin your retirement unless you have $1 million or more in savings. A new GOBankingRates study reveals there are 50 places across the United States where retirees can...
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025 Military honors bestowed on Illinois veteran identified nearly a decade after death A veteran who died in Chicago without any recollection of their life has been memorialized in a funeral service with military honors
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025 Chicago’s Trump Tower to pay $5m for killing countless fish as it pulled water from river for years to cool its building Trump Tower Chicago was ruled a public nuisance and an environmental hazard in the lawsuit, which has been ongoing for years
Clever Dude · Jul 1, 2025 7 States Where Property Taxes Are Quietly Draining Retirement Incomes Retirement should be a time to relax, not worry about bills. But for many, property taxes are eating away at savings faster than expected. If you own a home, you know these taxes don’t go away when you stop working. In some states, they’re high enough to make a real…
The Conversation · Jul 1, 2025 Invasive carp threaten the Great Lakes − and reveal a surprising twist in national politics In his second term, President Donald Trump has not taken many actions that draw near-universal praise from across the political spectrum. But there is at least one of these political anomalies, and it illustrates the broad appeal of environmental protection and conservation projects – particularly when it concerns an ecosystem…
Clever Dude · Jul 1, 2025 10 States Where Seniors Are Quietly Being Forced Off the Road You’d think there’d be a clear-cut age to hang up your keys, but across America, seniors are facing what some call being quietly forced off the road by default. It doesn’t happen overnight, but sudden renewal rules, surprise vision tests, or mandatory in-person exams can end independence without much notice.…