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Supreme Court Rejects Trump Administration’s Mail-Ballot Restrictions Ahead of Midterm Elections

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s effort to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections, allowing states to continue operating their existing vote-by-mail systems as election preparations move forward. The decision came Monday after the administration asked the Supreme Court to allow new U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailed ballots to take effect. Lower courts had blocked the rules, and the Supreme Court declined to lift those orders for the […]

September 15, 2026 2

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Trump Administration Proposes Ending Tax-Exempt Status for Schools Offering Scholarships To Black Students

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has proposed new regulations that could strip private schools and colleges of their federal tax-exempt status if they provide scholarships, admissions preferences or other educational benefits based on race. The proposal, issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service, would apply to private educational institutions that consider race, color, national origin or ethnicity when administering scholarships, admissions, loans, athletics or other school-supported programs. The administration argues that providing benefits to students based specifically […]

September 9, 2026 3

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Waukegan Mayor Faces Questions Over Black Business Month Support

WAUKEGAN, Ill. — Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham is facing renewed criticism from some community members following the city’s celebration of National Black Business Month, with critics questioning whether the administration’s public support for Black entrepreneurship is reflected in city contracts, spending and hiring. The City of Waukegan recently highlighted local Black-owned businesses on social media, writing that Black entrepreneurs “shape the identity and economy of Waukegan” and that the city remains committed to celebrating, uplifting and supporting them. The Waukegan […]

August 25, 2026 4

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Iranian State TV Targets Barron Trump, Claims $10 Million Bounty and “Full” Surveillance

PULSE RADIO 96.1 | WORLD NEWS Iranian state television has aired a disturbing video targeting President Donald Trump’s 20-year-old son, Barron Trump, claiming his movements are being “FULLY MONITORED” and that a $10 million bounty has been placed on him. The approximately three-minute video was released by media affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and broadcast on Channel 3 of Iranian state television. The segment carried an explicit title asking where and how Barron Trump should be killed. The […]

August 24, 2026 2

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Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake Announces Closure Just Months After Grand Opening

Lisa Fleischmann, the owner of the Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake, hosts a grand opening on May 16 of her new store after moving from Huntley. The business announced this week it is closing. | Provided Photo CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — The Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake is closing its doors just three months after celebrating the grand opening of its new location. Owner Lisa Fleischmann announced the closure Thursday in a social media post that read, “Closing […]

August 22, 2026 11

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Democrats Gain Momentum in Battle for House as Hakeem Jeffries Eyes Historic Speakership

WASHINGTON — With roughly 80 days remaining before the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats are entering the final stretch with a significant opportunity to reclaim control of the U.S. House of Representatives — a victory that could put House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the verge of making history. Recent national polling has consistently shown Democrats leading Republicans among voters asked which party they would support for Congress. The RealClearPolitics generic congressional ballot average currently gives Democrats a lead of approximately […]

August 16, 2026 2

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Black Americans’ Financial Well-Being Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade, Federal Reserve Data Shows

Black households are facing growing financial pressure as new Federal Reserve data shows a sharp decline in economic well-being among Black Americans, even as financial conditions remained relatively stable for U.S. adults overall. According to the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, just 60% of Black adults said they were doing okay financially or living comfortably in 2025, falling five percentage points from 65% in 2024. The figure represents the lowest level reported by Black adults since […]

August 13, 2026 7

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25 States Sue Trump Administration Over New Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling

WASHINGTON — A coalition of 25 states has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, arguing the new import taxes unlawfully attempt to replace tariffs that were struck down earlier this year by the U.S. Supreme Court. The lawsuit, filed Monday, contends the administration is using a different legal authority to impose sweeping tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled in February that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). […]

August 4, 2026 2

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North Chicago Moves Forward with Sheridan Crossing Redevelopment, Seeks Development Team

Source: City of North Chicago/ Steve Sadin NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — The City of North Chicago has officially launched the next chapter in the long-awaited redevelopment of the Sheridan Crossing opportunity site by issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a lead developer or development team for the project. The RFQ invites experienced developers to showcase their qualifications, vision, and expertise for transforming the approximately 34-acre property into a vibrant mixed-use destination that could reshape one of the city’s […]

August 4, 2026 3