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Book it: ‘An Atlas of Illinois Fishes: 150 Years of Change’ updates broad sweep of Illinois fishes

The volume updates and continues the lineage of important books documenting the fishes across Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Walmart Targets Faster Deliveries Via 4 Fulfillment Centers, Intensifies Rivalry With Amazon

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) plans to build four new e-commerce fulfillment centers using an automated system to speed deliveries firing up rivalry with Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN). Walmart will open its first warehouse in Joliet, Illinois, this summer. Walmart will build additional centers in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Texas over the next three years, Bloomberg reports. E-commerce giants like Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) and…

Benzinga

Fact-check: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott misfires with half-cocked shots at Chicago’s ‘tougher’ gun laws

While Chicago’s gun laws may be more strict than some states, Abbott’s statement ignores how regulations have been weakened after federal court reversals of the city’s once-tougher restrictions. He also ignores how the majority of firearms in Chicago are coming from neighboring states where gun…

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Chicago Episcopal diocese’s $750,000 sex abuse case puts Bishop Chilton Knudsen’s actions under scrutiny

She didn’t immediately call police after an 18-year-old told her he’d been molested by Richard Kearney, according to a just-settled lawsuit that also says Bishop Frank Griswold’s office ignored other suspicions about the predator priest.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hancock High School students make their voices heard as first-time voters

“I feel like it’s been a long time coming,” senior Connor Wallace said.

Chicago Sun-Times

12 Illinois residents among those charged in $26 million insurance-fraud scheme

The indictment seeks forfeiture of at least $26 million in alleged ill-gotten gains, as well as nine luxury vehicles, eight Rolex watches and properties in Orland Park, Bridgeview and Burbank.

Chicago Sun-Times

My opponent is a fiend who likes Joe Biden

The endless Punch and Judy Show of TV campaign commercials drives home the hopelessness of our time.

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Chicago man has first ‘probable’ case of monkeypox in Illinois

The patient recently traveled to Europe, state and city health officials say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ban on menthol cigarettes is the wrong move

Regulation is critical, and Congress recently took a big step forward by raising the tobacco purchasing age to a national standard of 21. But prohibition doesn’t work.

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds charge 2 more Illinois women with joining U.S. Capitol riot

The case against Trudy Castle and Kimberly DiFrancesco bring the number of known Illinois residents charged in the breach to 30. The feds say they became aware of the pair after someone shared photos that had been texted to their spouse by DiFrancesco.

Chicago Sun-Times

Corinthian Colleges federal student loan debt canceled: Impacts 26,000 Illinois borrowers

The Education Department discharged all remaining federal student loans borrowed to attend any Corinthian Colleges campus. The 26,000 Illinois loans total about $226 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois broadband expansion will create 25,000 jobs, researchers say

Illinois’ planned expansion of broadband internet access will create thousands of jobs, boost workers’ wages and help bridge rural-urban and racial divides in online access, researchers with the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found in a recent…

Chicago Tribune

Beacon Acquires Complete Supply For Undisclosed Sum

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:BECN) has acquired Complete Supply, Inc., an independent distributor of residential roofing and exterior building supplies to contractors and homebuilders in Willowbrook, Illinois. Financial terms were not disclosed. This acquisition expands Beacon's presence in Chicago. "With this acquisition, we continue to expand our footprint and drive toward achieving our…

Benzinga

Cannabis Regulatory Update: Connecticut Removes Cap On Marijuana Retail Stores, North Carolina To Legalize Hemp And More

Illinois Judge Clears Way For 185 New Cannabis Retail Licenses

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Transfer portal treasures: Where the 10 best locals are headed

The busy, active and heavily talked about transfer portal in college basketball this spring has included dozens of former Illinois prep products who are on the move.

Zenger

Doggy Paddle: Crafty Jack Russell Uses Pool Filter As Her Own VIP Exit

BabyGirl the mini Jack Russell uses a pool filter system as her own VIP exit – that is Very Important Pooch – as seen in a viral video.

The Independent UK

Woman killed and two children injured when parasail hits bridge in Florida

Captain cut tether line when parasail ‘pegged’ in strong winds, say officials

Chicago Sun-Times

In Taiwan, Sen. Duckworth pitches Illinois business; pledges security support as China threat looms

The Chinese government is blasting Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s visit to Taiwan as it steps up its threats against the island it claims.

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Business groups involved in state’s ‘quality jobs’ report rip the final product

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce say the published findings don’t reflect a consensus of the 36-member task force.

Reason

Illinois Appellate Court Strikes Down Anti-Disparagement Injunction

From Parrot Pointe Marine, Inc. v. Sandow, decided two weeks ago by the Illinois Appellate Court, in an opinion by Justice Thomas Welch joined by Justices Judy Lynn Cates and Milton Wharton; the dispute stemmed out of a marina's eviction of a boat owner, but the trial court also included…

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Rivian EV Battery Pack Catches Fire: All You Need To Know

A battery pack caught on fire in the testing area of Rivian Automotive, Inc (NASDAQ: RIVN) factory in Normal, Illinois, on May 28, marking Rivian's third mishap since production began last fall,

Benzinga

Allman Brothers Venture Into Cannabis, New Weed Products Hit Shelves In Illinois Dispensaries

The Allman Brothers are joining a growing number of celebrities who are getting into the cannabis movement, Green Market Report writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

State task force urges government, businesses to unite behind ‘quality jobs’

The report from a 36-member panel says Illinois could be a national leader if it encourages creation of jobs with pay and benefits that can help workers support families.

WEKU

Five things to know about one of the deadliest federal prisons

Federal prisoners said to be the most dangerous are sent to a special unit at a prison in Illinois. NPR and The Marshall Project uncovered violence, abuse and deaths there. Here are five takeaways.

WEKU

How the newest federal prison became one of the deadliest

Federal prisoners said to be the most dangerous are sent to a special unit at an Illinois penitentiary. NPR and The Marshall Project have uncovered violence, abuse and a string of inmate deaths there.

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