Jerry Nowicki, editor in chief of Capitol News Illinois, talks about the recently concluded Illinois legislative session, what was accomplished and what was not. He'll discuss the Bears stadium, budget, tax increases, spending priorities, efforts to regulate AI centers and a look at the Fall campaign.

Sarah Watson, local government reporter for the Quad City Times, discusses the years-long litigation over settlement payments approved by the Davenport City Council to three former employees over allegations of harassment and misconduct by elected officials. Watson also covered the latest Clinton City Council meeting, where a temporary moratorium for data centers was voted down by the council following hours of public comment.

After hours of public comment with 52 speakers, almost all asking for a moratorium, the Clinton City Council initially approved an amended data center ordinance that would bar development for 120 days or when it passes its zoning ordinance regulating data centers, whichever is later, 6-1. After a failed vote, 5-2, to suspend the rules and pass the ordinance in a first reading, council members sparred over the process and accusations of a lack of transparency. The original motion to pass the moratorium on first reading failed in a 5-2 vote.

The council approved unanimously on first reading an amended agreement for a proposed manufacturing development at the former Rock Island Livestock Auction Barn and Bi-State Masonry property located at 34/37 Avenue and 9th Street. The city will reimburse up to $458,200 for the demolition of the former Swords Veneer property using tax-increment financing district funding.

Federal prosecutor said Yaroslav Vishnevski operated a “mini gun factory” while he described himself as a hobbyist

Country Financial has already seen 1,000 property and auto claims from this week's back-to-back severe wind and tornado events. They expect more in the coming days as residents sort through their homes.

The team didn't get what it wanted from Illinois lawmakers. But that doesn't necessarily mean the issue won't be reworked and reconsidered.

Durbin questioned whether immigration authorities are prioritizing dangerous offenders and expressed concern about the broader civil liberties implications.

Researchers presented their findings from the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot in Des Moines. Their study looked at how participants used monthly $500 payments, and how it affected their well-being and goals.

Four objections brought by GOP voters, a Republican strategist and a GOP congressional staffer are aiming to remove libertarian candidates from three races. The objections make claims around name and address discrepancies, a missing filing and insufficient signatures.

People who rely on Sioux City’s homeless shelter say it’s being unfairly targeted by one city council member. About 100 people showed their support in front of City Hall on Monday.

The Iowa Integrated Network for Science, Information, and Geospatial Health Tracking, or INSIGHT, will examine how factors like PFAS and nitrate affect Iowans' health

Development of large-scale data centers is booming across the Midwest and South. As some communities push back, local and state governments are trying to catch up on how to regulate the new development.

Extreme heat combined with high humidity is becoming more common as the climate warms, making it harder for people to cool their bodies.

Beginning in November, SNAP retailers across the U.S. will be required to stock more healthy foods. But experts say the change will ultimately leave federal food aid users with fewer options — especially in rural areas.

A case of New World screwworm infection was detected Wednesday in Texas. Federal, state and local partners have been working to curb an outbreak and prevent widespread infection in ranching operations.