How data centers lost in the midterm elections

Beyond political parties and individual candidates, there was a clear loser in the 2026 midterms: data centers. As these essential pieces of AI infrastructure become increasingly unpopular, they’re meeting staunch resistance at the ballot box.

Which Midwest state has the most debt?

A new study set to find out though which states had the highest amount of debt in the country.

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Senate seat, beating Mike Rogers

Abdul El-Sayed won a bitter contest for U.S. Senate to become the country's first Muslim to win the seat ever, according to FOX News. The Democrat's victory over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan comes following a brutal campaign to fill a seat left vacant by outgoing Senator Gary Peters.

Jocelyn Benson wins election for Michigan governor, beating John James

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will be Michigan’s next governor after winning the race for Lansing in the 2026 Midterm Election, according FOX News.

Michigan Senate race: Mike Rogers, Abdul El-Sayed face off on Election Day
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FOX Chicago's Bret Buganski breaks down Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as early voting turnout surpasses 2.3 million.

Which Midwest state is the most blue-collar?

A new study set out to find how much of the country actually works blue-collar jobs.

What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween

If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock.

Michigan's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Abdul El-Sayed vs Mike Rogers

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will choose between progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers for the U.S. Senate. Here’s what to know.

Haley Stevens: 'My vote for Senate is going to be with Mike Rogers'

Haley Stevens announced Sunday, in a stunning political upset with just two days left before the election, that she was voting for Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat.

Video: Inmate caught in country club swamp after escaping jail

Michigan police said the inmate escaped through a door left propped open at the jail and fled to a swamp behind a country club.

Daughter secretly donates kidney to father at Northwestern Medicine
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A Michigan man who traveled to Chicago for a kidney transplant discovered his daughter was his secret donor as Northwestern Medicine announced a new institute focused on transplant care.

How much to retire in Chicago?

A new study calculated what you need to save if you hope to retire comfortably.

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store?

What’s the Midwest’s favorite convenience store? According to the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, it's a Pennsylvania-based chain with a focus on made-to-order fast food.

Ex-Eminem employee pleads guilty to federal copyright law after selling unreleased tracks

The 48-year-old Oakland County man made copies of at least 10 different audio tracks created by Eminem before selling them online. He earned tens of thousands of dollars on the sales before they were released on public streaming platforms.

Could a serial killer be targeting homeless men in Lansing?
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Criminologist David Hayes discusses the deaths of five homeless men, a suspect arrested in one case and what police are doing to determine whether the deaths are connected.

Former Detroit Lions punter dies at 35 from brain cancer

Former Detroit Lions punter Kasey Redfern has died at age 35 after a battle with brain cancer. His wife told the California Post that he was diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago with central nervous system lymphoma.

How far does a paycheck go in Chicago?

How much money does living wages take out of your total earnings in the Midwest's largest cities?

Multiple Illinois water towers nominated for 'Tank of the Year'

The 2026 People's Choice Tank of the Year contest is open for voting and several Midwest water towers have been nominated.

Margaret Hamilton, Apollo program pioneer and Midwest native, dies at 90

Margaret Hamilton, a pioneer in computer engineering as well as space technology, has died at age 90. Her history includes her Midwestern roots before she moved to Boston.