Regional News

Des Moines, Ia- The number of unemployment claims filed in Iowa between May 24th and May 30th saw a decline from the previous week’s totals.

Iowa Workforce Development reports that the

Chicago (AP) — Three members of the Illinois Legislature want lawmakers to return to Springfield for an “emergency legislative

Des Moines, Ia (AP) — Iowa Republican lawmakers Wednesday proposed a bill that would offer broad protection from coronavirus lawsuits

Des Moines, Ia- The Iowa Senate has presented a bill to Governor Reynolds to adjust the state’s medical-marijuana program.  The purpose of the bill is not to increase the potency of the

Des Moines, Ia- Republicans in the Iowa House have approved legislation to forbid paroled felons who owe victim restitution from voting

Muscatine, Ia (WQAD)-  The city of Muscatine reopened playgrounds to the public after closing due to COVID-19.

TV station WQAD reports that all playgrounds in Muscatine’s city parks

Iowa City, Iowa (AP) — Authorities in Iowa City say a peaceful demonstration against police brutality and the death of George Floyd

Des Moines, Ia (AP) — The Iowa Legislature has returned to finish work left when the coronavirus pandemic surfaced in Iowa in March

Carbondale, Ill. (Southern Illinoisan) — As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in Illinois, an administrative order from Chief Judge will allow courts to resume all operations, including