National
College liberty organization celebrating the end of mandates on campuses(The Center Square) – A youth liberty organization, with a chapter in Illinois, is celebrating the end of what they call “COVID-19 tyranny” on campus. Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)… Read More
State Government
Privacy concerns raised over proliferation of license plate cameras(The Center Square) – As Illinois police departments lobby city councils on the importance of cameras to combat crime, some are raising concerns about the right to privacy. The American… Read More
Public Education
Measure would eliminate standardized testing for young Illinois students(The Center Square) – Legislation advancing through the Illinois statehouse would prohibit standardized testing for students in pre-K through second grade. House Bill 5285 , also known… Read More
State Government
Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton pleads guilty to embezzlement(The Center Square) – A former Democratic Illinois state senator pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal embezzlement charge and admitted fraudulently receiving salary and benefits from a labor union… Read More
National
Super Bowl could generate $1 billion in legal bets(The Center Square) – Gambling observers say this Sunday’s Super Bowl will likely shatter sports betting records in the U.S. The game is the most-wagered-on single sporting event in… Read More