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We owe thanks to our child welfare workers

Illinois’ child welfare system isn’t perfect. But during Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week, let’s not forget those who are in the trenches every day trying to do what’s best for our most vulnerable children.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Ten power rankings after Week 2. Bring on the chaos.

We pick up the pieces from what was an interesting Week 2 in the Big Ten to give you our conference power rankings. #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illinois man pleads guilty to felonies in 2021 Capitol riot

Federal prosecutors say a central Illinois man pleaded guilty Friday to felony charges for assaulting a law enforcement officer and a member of the news media during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

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Illinois man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer during Capitol attack

Shane Woods, of Auburn, was arrested June 24, 2021, in Springfield.

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Gulf expands in US with gas purchase

SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's biggest private power producer by market value, has purchased 49% of Jackson Generation, a gas-fired power plant in Illinois, for US$400 million (15 billion baht) as it embarks on its US expansion.

Bangkok Post

All candidates for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District — Jonathan Jackson (D) and Eric Carlson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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How UIC cost taxpayers $1.2M, Illinois pols funded by Juul and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Union Station: Illinois Appellate Court ruling allows collective bargaining amendment to remain on the ballot

A three-judge panel of the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow’s May 2022 denial of a petition to remove Amendment 1, the Right to Collective Bargaining Measure, from the ballot.

Ballotpedia

Some immigrants arriving from Texas temporarily living in suburban hotel

About 300 immigrants have come to Chicago via Texas-charted buses to Illinois within the last week, according to Illinois officials. Some are now temporarily living at a suburban hotel.

Chicago Sun-Times

Most Illinois taxpayers will be getting a tax rebate from the state soon — all you need to know

Distribution of the onetime income- and property-tax rebates, which will be issued to qualifying Illinois residents, starts Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Juul Labs, target of $440 million settlement, has given Illinois pols over $120,000 since 2020

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch has been a major recipient of the company’s giving, campaign-finance records show.

Chicago Sun-Times

Editorial: Illinois farmers do their part to relieve food insecurity. They need more help

These are the best of times for Illinois’ corn and soybean farmers, as anyone driving along downstate highways can plainly see. With just weeks to go before the peak of our state’s harvest, productive fields stretch for miles.

Chicago Tribune

Gulf Energy invests $409m for 49% stake in US gas-fired plant

SET-listed Gulf Energy Development (Gulf) on Friday said it has invested US$409 million in a 49% stake in Jackson Generation, a 1,200-megawatt natural gas-fired power project in Illinois, its first expansion into the United States.

Bangkok Post

Big Ten football expert picks and predictions, Week 2

Our writers pick the Big Ten games and biggest nonconference games against the spread and straight up for Week 2.

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Stadium subsidies are a horrifically bad deal for taxpayers

Illinois taxpayers have had enough punishment. But Arlington Heights residents don’t have to accept the same fate. They have a legitimate path to victory in preventing another bad corporate welfare deal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Appellate Court breathes new life into distracted driving lawsuit, opens door to possible refund of millions in fines

The Appellate Court ruled Circuit Judge Pamela McLean Myerson was wrong to toss the case in August 2021 by finding the plaintiffs lacked legal standing.

Chicago Sun-Times

AP Week 3 Illinois high school football rankings

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

Chicago Sun-Times

Program aids women in earning degrees while incarcerated, another City Council departure and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Editorial: Does lax enforcement of Illinois gun legislation violate victims’ civil rights?

As Illinois Democrats continue to seek a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines after the Highland Park massacre on July 4, critics of gun safety laws voice a familiar rebuttal:

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears detail Arlington Heights plans, new COVID boosters arrive and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears release Arlington Heights details, make case for public subsidy

Though the Bears will not seek public funds to build a stadium, “we look forward to partnering with the various governmental bodies to secure additional funding and assistance needed to support the feasibility of the remainder of the development,” the team wrote.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois traffic deaths spike as pandemic trends lead to more roadway tragedies

Deaths on Illinois roads jumped by about 24% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year. Experts say the pandemic forces driving a nationwide increase aren’t showing signs of slowing down soon.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Virginia vs Illinois Prediction, Game Preview

Virginia vs Illinois game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

Chicago Sun-Times

Understanding, tolerance can bridge divisions between rural Illinois, Chicago

Wherever you go, whomever you meet, people are individuals first, not groups.

Chicago Sun-Times

These women are getting college degrees in prison, thanks to Northwestern program

The program at Logan Correctional Center is the only one in Illinois and among a small number of programs nationwide where women who are incarcerated can earn a bachelor’s degree.

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