In a move that has caused widespread confusion and controversy within the U.S. federal government, Elon Musk, advisor to President Donald Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, sent an email to federal employees on Saturday requesting them to list five accomplishments from the previous week. The email, […]
A new bill introduced in the Illinois Senate seeks to amend the Fair Patient Billing Act, providing greater protections for patients facing medical debt. Senate Bill 1223, introduced by Senator Laura Fine, addresses several key issues related to medical debt collection and patient billing practices. The bill focuses on preventing […]
Consumer prices experienced a notable increase in January 2025, according to the latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January, a climb from the 0.4 percent increase recorded in December. Over the past 12 months, […]
U.S. District Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious plan to offer federal employees a “deferred resignation” package. The ruling came just hours before the midnight deadline on Thursday, February 6, 2025, when government workers were required to decide whether to accept the administration’s buyout […]
Illinois experienced a positive shift in its labor market during December, with the unemployment rate decreasing and job numbers rising, according to the latest data from IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security). Unemployment Rate Drops The unemployment rate in Illinois fell to 5.2% in December, a 0.1 percentage point decrease […]
40 North | 88 West is calling on local artists to submit their artworks for a chance to become the official signature image of the 2025 Boneyard Arts Festival. The selected piece will be prominently featured across festival materials including registration packets, posters, billboards, and more. The submission deadline is […]
Senator Chapin Rose introduced Senate Bill 0211, a measure to expand financial disclosure requirements for public officials on Jan. 22, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to broaden the scope of information that must be included in the statement of economic interests filed by public officials. The key addition to the […]
In a landmark decision issued on January 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The act effectively bans the operation of the popular social media platform TikTok in the United States unless it severs ties […]
In a statement made during his last days in office, President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as ratified. This last-minute move by the outgoing president aims to solidify the ERA’s status as the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution, promising equal legal rights regardless of sex. […]
In a significant move amidst growing debates over digital privacy and foreign interference, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) introduced legislation titled the “Extend the TikTok Deadline Act.” The bill proposes to delay the impending deadline for the sale of […]
