"The costs to Illinois’ government because of the new Republican congressional budget reconciliation law will be steep. However, the state has some time to prepare," writes columnist Rich Miller.

Thousands of senior citizens in the United States are eagerly awaiting their next Social Security payment. In a country where the economic security of retirees is a priority, the S ...

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With major future cuts to social service programs now written into law, Democrats seeking Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat in 2026 are hitting the campaign trail seeking to position themselves among ...

While there are some big-name rookies who have been garnering attention and praise this offseason, including two-way player ...

Lost in the breathless reporting on the huge federal budget cuts and even more massive federal tax cuts just passed by the ...

Democrats lambasted changes to the food stamp program in the new legislation. AOC exclaimed: House Republicans: Voting for cuts to *every single American* on SNAP in exchange for some signed merch.

Colorado right hander Germán Márquez struck out a season-high eight batters to outduel Reds rookie right hander Chase Burns ...

The White House has called the sweeping tax and spending package dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill a win for workers, families and America's future, but some state lawmakers say the cuts will hurt ...

Cuts are coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or "SNAP," due to President Trump signing the "big, beautiful bill." ...

Gov. JB Pritzker frequently touts his administrative prowess, so this gives him a measurable opportunity to prove it.