Politics

A recent study from Emerson College Polling and the Middle West Review challenges traditional ideas of the "Midwestern" identity, revealing that it extends beyond familiar boundaries. Iowa and Minnesota lead the way in Midwestern self-identification.

Explore the latest Gallup poll unveiling a significant surge in marijuana use and acceptance among Americans, reflecting shifting attitudes.

Illinois legislature takes action with House Bill 218 to curb youth-targeted firearm advertisements, aiming to address gun violence concerns.

Illinois Faces Acute Shortages in School Personnel; new legislation looks to combat the problem.

Facebook Settlement; Grab Your Chunk Of $725 Million! Settlement Part of Cambridge Analytica Data Usage

Could a relaxing ride to and from Chicago finally happen for the Quad Cities?

Iowa could join the growing list of states with legalized weed.

I've heard the expression "It's good to be number-one" before, but something tells me that being the top phone tax and fee state doesn't do much to attract new residents to Illinois.

Illinois State Rep La Shawn Ford says it's not a move to give Illinoisans another item to add to their parties after marijuana was legalized back in 2020. It's to help those who, Ford says, deserve more tools to deal with mental health issues.

We pay the 2nd highest gas taxes in the country behind California, and we've got 2 gasoline tax hikes heading in our direction in 2023, with the earliest possibly hitting us on New Year's Day.