Illinois joins IRS Direct File program, allowing some taxpayers to file federal taxes for free
Some Illinois taxpayers will now have the option to file their federal tax returns for free with the IRS through its ...
Unlike Congress, a smooth opening day for CT General Assembly
It was a smooth opening day for the Connecticut General Assembly — in stark contrast to a bitterly divided U.S. Congress.
Our democracy needs more defenders
Happy new year! In my first Friday newsletter of 2025, I discuss President Joe Biden’s effort to commemorate Jan. 6, 2021, ...
Making waves on trans issues
Precious Brady Davis saw her election to the Chicago-area water board as an important step in showing voters that policy ...
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Four more Worden election objection appeals scheduled
A Madison County Circuit Court Judge will hear cases filed against four Worden candidates that were denied by the village's ...
Appeals court denies bid to block public release of special counsel’s report on Trump Jan. 6 probe
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the public release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on the 2020 ...
Venezuela’s opposition leader defies Maduro to lead protests that end in confusing arrest claims
Police are out in force in the streets of Venezuela’s capital as the opposition calls for major anti-government protests.
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Another Cook County suburb gives voters say on Illinois issues
Wheeling Township voters will have a chance to weigh in on Illinois state lawmakers imposing unfunded mandates. After the ...
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Illinois Senate Republican hopes to pass voter integrity plan this spring
An immigrant rights advocate told Sen. Steve McClure that one of his clients received a voter registration form from the ...