Monthly Archives: February, 2025

The Liberty Justice Center filed the lawsuit Monday on behalf of Stephen Kleinschmit, who was a clinical associate professor in the university's Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics. #hiring

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs and JPMorganChase officials on Monday unveiled the reproduction of a ledger that contains records of Honest Abe’s banking activity ahead of Lincoln’s Birthday, which is Wednesday. #ledger

“Mark Ethan Jermain fraudulently applied for and received PPP loans for businesses that didn’t exist anywhere but on paper. Furthermore, he used the identity of a former business partner, unbeknownst to the partner, to defraud the taxpayer funded program out of nearly three quarters of a million dollars,” said FBI St. Louis Special Agent in Charge Ashley Johnson. #loan

The law prohibits a credit card holder’s bank from charging or receiving interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. It is scheduled to go into effect July 1. #fees

Among Trump’s actions were the executive order on birthright citizenship, a short-lived freeze on distribution of federal aid and grants, threats of tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China; and the pardon of people convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. #policy

Rita Named Deputy Majority Leader (Springfield, IL) - State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, will prioritize the needs of working families, reduce costs,...

Simply put, the Executive branch can accomplish much of what it wants to accomplish under existing law, and there is very little chance a Republican controlled Congress or a conservative Supreme Court will buck the White House... #immigration

This legal action underscores a significant failure in cooperation between local and federal authorities, particularly concerning the removal of criminal illegal migrants from our communities. #lawsuit

“By helping veterans establish businesses in every ward, we’re not only providing them with opportunities to thrive but also contributing to the revitalization of Chicago’s neighborhoods. #veterans

his year’s blood drive and panel discussion will focus on sickle cell disease—an illness that disproportionately affects Black Americans—and the crucial role African American blood donors play in saving lives. #health