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Noem defends fatal shooting of armed man in DHS confrontation
By Hayley FelandThe Center Square Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by a Border Patrol agent as an act of self-defense...
GOP looks to hold, expand U.S. House majority
By Andrew RiceThe Center Square Republican leadership have approved a rule change to allow the party to hold a midterm election convention. While plans for the midterm convention are not...
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over China deal
By Brett RowlandThe Center Square President Donald Trump warned Canada that all its exports to the U.S. could face 100% tariffs if Canada finalizes a deal with China. Trump slammed...
Attorneys review Chicago Teachers Union audits following congressional request
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Chicago Teachers Union says it has complied with a U.S. House committee’s request to release financial...
DHS: ICE agent shoots, kills armed Minneapolis man; protests erupt
By Elyse ApelThe Center Square Federal agents shot and killed an armed man in Minneapolis Saturday morning, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said. "At 9:05 AM CT, as DHS...
‘They deserve their story’: Bill aims to open foster care files
By Cat Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are moving to ensure families adopting children from the state’s foster care system receive...
Under Trump, Big Bend CBP Sector in Texas making history
By Bethany BlankleyThe Center Square The far west Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection sector of Big Bend made history under the Biden and Trump administrations – for different reasons....
School Board Approves $4.9 Million in Working Cash Bonds Amid Public Criticism
By Andrea Arens The Peotone School Board unanimously approved the issuance of nearly $5 million in working cash bonds this week, despite criticism from residents who questioned the district’s financial...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Lincoln-Way 210 Board of Education for Jan. 15, 2026
Lincoln-Way 210 Board of Education Meeting | Jan. 15, 2026 Overall Meeting SummaryThe Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education met on Thursday, January 15, 2026, covering a...
Prairie View Landfill Expansion Plans Take Shape as Consultants Navigate Design Challenges
Will County Landfill Committee Meeting | Jan. 13, 2026 Article Summary: Geologic Associates presented a detailed status update on the proposed expansion of the Prairie View Landfill, outlining a dual...
Pro-life marchers say fight against abortion isn’t over
By Emily RodriguezThe Center Square Despite the overturn of Roe v. Wade, the March for Life continues. With the decision to ban or support abortion now in the hands of...
Govt. funding process close to finish line as Senate preps for final vote
By Thérèse BoudreauxThe Center Square The ball is in the U.S. Senate’s court to avert a government shutdown Jan. 30, with six fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills signed into law...
Dodgers’ first baseman loses $2M on home sale after taxes
By Chris WoodwardThe Center Square Selling a high-value property in Los Angeles? Tax experts advise caution: You could be in the same boat as Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman....
