Ohio State University granted trademark for the word 'THE' on merchandise
Stephen Zenner/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, FILE (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio State University was granted a trademark to use the word “THE” on apparel and merchandise to promote its athletic teams. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Audit: Chicago Public Schools received $87 million in overpayments
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Auditor General’s report shows an error at the Illinois State Board of Education resulted in an overpayment of more than $87 million to Chicago Public Schools over several years. The coding
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testifies about Washington Commanders' 'toxic' workplace culture
Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing Wednesday to investigate the National Football League’s handling of what lawmakers are calling the Washington Commanders’ “toxic” workplace culture, including
Biden calls on Congress, states to suspend gas taxes
Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for three months and asked states to suspend their own gas taxes or provide commensurate
Utility official expects energy crunch to continue for years, with possible rolling blackouts
(The Center Square) – Expect the prospect of energy shortages in Illinois and warnings of rolling blackouts to continue beyond just this summer. The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, or MISO, continues to have declarations for the entire
Biden cites Illinois’ plan to delay 2-cent a gallon state gas tax increase an example of ‘relief’
(The Center Square) – Illinoisans pay the highest motor fuel taxes in the Midwest, but some relief could be coming from the federal gas taxes paid at the pump at the urging of President Joe Biden. Biden
Lawmakers frustrated over blocked rail crossings and late passenger trains
(The Center Square) – The head of the Federal Railroad Administration was put on the defensive regarding poor on-time service by Amtrak trains in Illinois that taxpayers subsidize. During a recent House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee
High gas prices impacting Illinois high school football playoffs plan
(The Center Square) – A change to the Illinois High School Association’s prep football playoff system won’t happen after all. In February, IHSA board members voted to change its playoff seeding system for most football classes, approving
COVID Vaccine Now Available For Children Six Months And Up
Sangamon County is now offering the COVID vaccine to children from six months to five years old. The federal government gave formal approval last week for child-size doses of the vaccine to protect younger children, who
CWLP: July Could Be Crunch Time For Electricity Supply
July could be a critical month for the power grid that supplies electricity to homes and businesses across the Midwest, including City Water Light and Power customers. CWLP updated aldermen Tuesday night on the ongoing risks