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US

Judge Voids Policy Behind $600 Million Teacher-Grant Cuts

A federal judge vacated the Education Department directive behind more than $600 million in teacher-training grant cancellations, finding it unlawful. The ruling does not itself restore the terminated awards.

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State News

Ohio Voluntary Gun-Storage Law Takes Effect

Sep 17, 2026

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State News

Illinois Opens Search for First State Public Defender

Sep 17, 2026

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Business

Amazon Commits $2.4 Billion to Generac Data-Center Backup Power

Sep 17, 2026

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State News

Illinois Nears Deadline for 238 Opportunity Zone Picks

Sep 17, 2026

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Theme Parks

Six Flags Great America Plans Nine-Attraction Family Area for 2027

Sep 17, 2026

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State News

Illinois Names Acting Ethics Watchdog After McCuskey Exit

Sep 16, 2026

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State News

Illinois Seeks FEMA Aid for Eight Counties Hit by August Storms

Sep 16, 2026

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Theme Parks

Six Flags Great America Opens Three Fall Events September 19

Sep 16, 2026

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Policy

22 States Challenge Broader Public Charge Rule

Sep 15, 2026

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US

Appeals Court Limits Emergency Power Over Michigan Coal Plant

Sep 12, 2026

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Breaking News

Court Invalidates 1,420-MW Coal Order, Narrows Emergency Power

Sep 11, 2026

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US

Heat Wave Extends Emergency Measures Across Largest U.S. Grid

Sep 3, 2026

A 750-Mile Derecho Knocked Out Power to 729,000 Midwest Homes and Left Four Dead as Flooding Cut Off Whole Ohio Towns

US

A 750-Mile Derecho Knocked Out Power to 729,000 Midwest Homes and Left Four Dead as Flooding Cut Off Whole Ohio Towns

Aug 13, 2026

US

Garland Appoints Robert Hur Special Counsel After Classified Documents Found at Biden Office and Delaware Home

Jan 14, 2023

US

Highland Park Parade Shooting Leaves 7 Dead as Prosecutors Detail Rooftop Attack and Earlier Police Contacts

Jul 9, 2022

US

January 6 House Investigation Fractures Before First Hearing as Pelosi Rejects Two GOP Picks and McCarthy Withdraws All Five

Jul 24, 2021

Tech

FINRA Orders Robinhood to Pay Nearly $70 Million, Its Largest-Ever Financial Penalty

Jul 3, 2021

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