Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks is continuing to circulate false claims about the ongoing government shutdown, most notably, the baseless accusation that Democrats are demanding $1.5 trillion for “illegal immigrants.” No version of the current budget negotiations […]
joining thousands nationwide in what organizers describe as a peaceful stand against authoritarianism, government overreach, and attacks on civil liberties. The event follows a similar mobilization in June that drew over five million participants nationwide. […]
Des Moines County Conservation is inviting residents to take in the sights of the season with a Fall Color Hike at Starr’s Cave Nature Center on Monday, October 27th, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. The […]
Voters narrowed the field of Burlington City Council candidates Tuesday, with the top six now advancing. Jon D. Billups led with 660 votes (19.5%), followed by Antonette Wilson with 456 (13.5%). Antonio Bailey and Robert […]
Governor JB Pritzker has directed the Illinois Department of Public Health to issue state-specific vaccine guidelines for COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other common immunizations in response to major federal shakeups. The executive order calls on […]
AFSCME Local 61 will hold an informational picket in Fort Madison on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to protest the state’s move toward privatizing health care in Iowa prisons. The demonstration runs from noon to 2 p.m. […]
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration is preparing to expand immigration enforcement in Chicago, with DHS requesting logistical aid from Naval Station Great Lakes, despite no request or consent from local officials. […]
President Donald Trump held a call Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, one day before his scheduled White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington comes as Trump considers […]
President Trump confirmed that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations. The New York Times first reported the president’s authorization of CIA operations in Venezuela. The CIA declined to […]
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to curb the use of race as a factor in creating voting districts, signaling a potential narrowing of how the Voting Rights Act is applied to race-based redistricting. On […]
The Dodgers are on the verge of sweeping the Brewers after beating Milwaukee in Game 3 of the NLCS with a 3-1 win on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers have now taken a commanding […]
The Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making “inappropriate contact with and continuing to pursue a game official.” James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations, […]
The Toronto Blue Jays dominated the Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series with a 13-4 win on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Park. After struggling offensively in the first two games […]
