Pritzker hopes trade mission to Mexico sparks new investment despite tariffs

Gov. JB Pritzker, left, shakes hands with Mexico state Gov. Delfina Gómez Álvarez, right, after the two states signed a memorandum of understanding. (Photo provided by Gov. JB Pritzker’s office) By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois
Illinois-based trucking company pleased at review of strict emissions standards

By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — A decision by the Trump administration to review emissions standard goals set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is good news to trucking companies who called the
As Trump aims to curb mail in voting, some Illinois lawmakers look to expand option

By KEVIN BESSLER Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Despite some pushback from county clerks in the state, some Illinois lawmakers want to control how some aspects of voting are done during elections. State Rep. Nabeela
DOJ asks judge to deny IL’s motion to dismiss migrant sanctuary lawsuit

By GREG BISHOP Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — The U.S. Department of Justice is urging a federal district court judge to deny a motion to dismiss its challenge to Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies. Arguing Illinois’
Pres. Trump announces new ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on what he declares “Liberation Day”

President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs at a White House Rose Garden event yesterday, in which the President detailed sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on goods imported into the United States, in order to promote US manufacturing. Mr. Trump
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has corruption case dismissed with prejudice

A federal judge in New York on Wednesday permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived. While the Justice Department sought
Brad Paisley teams with rock band Dawes for “Raining Inside”

Brad Paisley and folk rock band Dawes have joined forces on the new collaboration, “Raining Inside.” Paisley teamed up with Dawes lead vocalist Taylor Goldsmith and Lee Thomas Miller, to write “Raining Inside” last year. Per a
Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison share video for re-recording of “Gods of Rock N Roll”

Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison have shared the re-recording of their new single “Gods of Rock N Roll” (featuring Steve Stevens), an orchestral reworking of the song “Gods” from Morrison’s 2015 album God Shaped Hole. In addition