Illinois is one of the few states that ban guns on college campuses

All but four states along with the District of Columbia allow the open carrying of a firearm either with or without a permit.
Caterpillar workers ratify new 6-year contract with company

Unionized workers at Caterpillar Inc. have approved a new six-year contract with the company that includes a $6,000 ratification bonus, 19% in pay raises and 8% worth of lump-sum payments.
Worried about spying and tensions with China, Midwest states want to limit who can buy farmland

Legislation is being proposed at the federal and state level to restrict foreign ownership of farmland, especially by China. The scrutiny comes after a Midwestern project was scuttled by military concerns and the flight of a Chinese spy balloon across the U.S. A proposed corn mill processing plant was expected to be a big economic […]