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Illinois Republicans aim to win control of state Supreme Court for first time in 53 years

Democrats hold the advantage in two races for open Illinois Supreme Court seats because last year they redrew the court’s boundaries for the first time in 58 years. The two down-ballot elections hold enormous stakes if the court changes hands — potentially impacting abortion, gun control and union…

Chicago Sun-Times

Teacher, support staff shortage prompts ‘all hands on deck’ as Illinois' school year rolls out

CHICAGO — Weeks after Illinois students began what is predicted to be a more “normal” school year, a steep shortage of teachers and other essential employees is forcing many administrators to take an all-hands-on-deck approach.

Chicago Tribune

Brutal beatings, abuse plague state-run mental health facility, investigation reveals

Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in southern Illinois.

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Culture of cruelty persists at state-run mental health facility despite decades of warnings

Officials have urged reforms at the facility for people with mental and developmental disabilities. But the state-run center still has more allegations of abuse and neglect than any in Illinois.

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Pakistan in dire need of humanitarian aid

Large parts of Pakistan have been flooded away, and starvation and disease are increasing with this disaster. Humanitarian aid from the global community is crucial.

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State health department investigating Legionnaires’ disease cluster in Burbank; 4 cases linked to area church

The Illinois Department of Public Health is working with the Stickney Public Health District to investigate the cluster of cases reported in the southwest suburb of Burbank.

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Illinois man pleads guilty to felony charge in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

Sentencing for Matthew Capsel, 28, is set for Dec. 16. He faces up to 5 years in prison.

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Jesse White’s unifying appeal has no equal in Illinois politics

His appeal not only crosses party lines, but he showed former Democrat leader Michael Madigan and others in 1998 that people of all colors and origins would eagerly support him.

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Illinois accuses Bridgeview construction company of stealing wages from union carpenters

Drive Construction allegedly funneled payments to carpenters through sham subcontractors to pay less than what the state’s overtime and prevailing wage laws require

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Top opener for doves goes to Iroquois, Des Plaines solid and Shabbona Lake

Iroquois County leads the list of select public sites for success on opening day of dove season in Illinois.

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Lawmaker pushes for Chicago to join the race for 1st offshore wind farm on the Great Lakes: ‘This is not pie-in-the-sky’

If Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans has his way, Chicago will enter the race to build the first offshore wind farm on the Great Lakes.

Chicago Tribune

Catalytic converter theft: Removing auto exhaust device takes a minute, but replacing it could take months

When Ken Shay, a longtime Chicago resident, went out to start his 2013 Lexus RX 350 SUV parked near his Lincoln Park apartment on a recent weekday morning, he was in for a rude awakening.

Chicago Tribune

Red flag laws get little use as shootings, gun deaths soar

An Associated Press analysis found many U.S. states barely use “red flag” laws that allow police to take guns away from people threatening to kill, a trend blamed on lack of awareness of the laws and a reluctance to enforce them even as gun deaths soar

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America’s getting back to work, and that includes Illinois

Since Joe Biden took office, we’ve added 9.5 million jobs to the economy. The unemployment rate has plunged to 3.5%, matching a 53-year low.

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Chicago becomes latest stop for migrants bused from Texas

CHICAGO — Seventy-five migrants who arrived in Texas were dropped off at Chicago’s Union Station on Wednesday night, officials said.

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Abortion providers get funding boost from Chicago officials

Two Chicago-based organizations that help individuals who are seeking an abortion will split $500,000 from the Chicago Department of Public Health to help those traveling to Illinois for the medical procedure.

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AP Week 2 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.

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Centralia voters sound off, former Bulls star sues banker and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Illinois Announces Round Two Of Its EV Rebate Program, Including Bikes

The U.S. state of Illinois announced the second round of its electric vehicle rebate program in 2022, which includes on-road electric motorbikes.

Tribune News Service

Motormouth: How to fix scratches on bumper?

Q: I have some scratches on the bumper of my 2017 BMW 440xi. I’m skeptical of the products I see on social media and commercials. Do you have any suggestions for products that help to hide or cover up bumper scratches?

Chicago Sun-Times

From Maywood to the league: A look back at Proviso East’s NBA pipeline

The basketball powerhouse in Maywood has churned out a dozen players who have played or are currently playing in the NBA. That list includes six first-round picks.

Tribune News Service

Illinois-based ExteNet Systems moves headquarters and 150 jobs to Texas

An Illinois-based telecommunications company is moving its headquarters and 150 jobs to Frisco.

Chicago Tribune

2 immigrant temp workers file lawsuit against Illinois staffing agency, alleging wage cuts and denied work at height of pandemic

Since migrating to the United States nearly two decades ago, Patricia Martinez, now 55, and a mother of two adult children, found a livelihood working through staffing agencies. Though some days felt heavier than others, she was grateful to have a job even if it meant earning the minimum wage.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker calls threat to abortion rights ‘actual emergency’ for voters to prevent — promises further legislation

The event also highlighted that the pledge Pritzker made on June 24 to call the Illinois General Assembly back into session in Springfield to “further enshrine” reproductive rights remains unfulfilled.

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Illinois man pleads guilty to misdemeanor in connection with Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

David Wiersma’s sentencing is set for Nov. 29. He faces up to six months in prison.

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