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Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Most Illinois Republican voters don’t believe Trump really lost in 2020

Nearly two-thirds of Illinois Republican voters say former President Donald Trump should run in 2024. The survey found an overwhelming majority fall into the election-denier category — believing Trump should still be in the White House.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jim Ryan, two-term Illinois attorney general, former GOP governor nominee, dead at 76

In 2002, Mr. Ryan passed up a possible third term as attorney general and ran for governor, losing to Democrat Rod Blagojevich.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois man with alleged ties to hate group among those arrested en route to Idaho Pride rally

CHICAGO — A downstate Illinois man was among the 31 suspected white supremacists arrested over the weekend near a Pride event in Idaho after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul truck with riot gear.

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Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Ken Griffin, Michael Flynn not helping GOP voters make up their minds in U.S. Senate, other statewide races

About two-thirds of likely Republican voters said they’re not sure who they’ll vote for in the U.S. Senate, attorney general and secretary of state races. Candidates backed by billionaire Ken Griffin were trailing, and the endorsement of former national security adviser Michael Flynn did little to…

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Mike Madigan has left the building — but the former House speaker’s shadow clouds the 2022 election

Attacks on Madigan’s influence over state government have been part of the Republican campaign playbook going at least as far back as Bruce Rauner’s election in 2014. There’s no reason to think that’s going to let up now that Madigan has been charged with racketeering and bribery.

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Chicago outdoors: Bloody Butcher, velvet buck feeding, Michigan-record flathead, dolostone

A chance to use the common name of bloody butcher, a velvet buck feeding, the Michigan-record flathead catfish, and a quip aboout dolostone as Illinois’ official rock are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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More than a dozen counties join those with high level for COVID-19 transmission

“The most effective way to prevent severe illness is for all to be up-to date with vaccinations and boosters,” said Amaal Tokars, the Illinois Department of Public Health’s acting director.

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It’s happening in Illinois: a far-right Republican leads race to be GOP candidate for governor

A Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ poll is one of two that show state Sen. Darren Bailey leading Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin in the Republican race for governor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan. 6 hearings show the importance of democracy

If American democracy continues, we can fix the rest of our problems. If it disappears, we will no longer be a free country and the rest won’t matter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Afternoon Edition: June 10, 2022

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

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Illinois Plans Electric Vehicle Rebate For Residents In 2022.

The state of Illinois is offering residents rebates on their purchase of qualifying new and used EVs, including on-road motorcycles beginning in July, 2022.

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Illinois judge denies petition to have collective bargaining amendment removed from ballot

On May 26, an Illinois judge denied a petition to have the Illinois Right to Collective Bargaining Amendment (Amendment 1) removed from the November general election ballot.

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Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Downstate farmer Bailey racks up double-digit lead over Aurora Mayor Irvin in gov race

If the numbers hold, it would represent a brutal repudiation by Illinois’ Republican voters of Irvin, his mainstream party endorsements and, pointedly, his $50 million benefactor, Chicago hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin.

Chicago Sun-Times

More states are allowing students to take mental health days off

While a growing number of states are trying to address the increasing mental health crisis among youths, many schools are woefully short of therapists and the budget to hire them.

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Saudi-backed LIV golf tour tees up geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries

CHICAGO — Rich Harvest Farms, a lush private golf course near Aurora, might not seem like a natural setting for geopolitical intrigue and moral quandaries, but they will arrive as surely as the morning dew when the LIV Golf Invitational Series comes to Illinois in September.

Benzinga

Illinois Cannabis Sales Decline In May, New Cannabis Ventures Looks At How And Why

In an analysis piece, New Cannabis Ventures paired figures from Illinois Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to gauge the evolut

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Bernie Sanders in Chicago next week: Endorsing Jonathan Jackson, Delia Ramirez primary bids

Sanders hits Chicago on Thursday for a “Fighting Back Against Corporate Greed” rally at Teamsters Local 705 plus a Friday keynote to the Labor Notes Conference in Rosemont,

Benzinga

IEA Bags $126M Follow-On Contract From Illinois Department Of Transportation

Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives Inc (NASDAQ:IEA) has secured a $126 million follow-on contract from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). IEA received the initial $126 million contract in July 2021, with work under the contract's first phase on track to be completed in November 2023. White Construction and William Charles Construction, wholly-owned IEA…

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Hospitalization at home? Some Illinois hospitals are giving it a try

Struggling to breathe, Patty Cowick knew she had to head to the emergency room at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, in May.

Chicago Sun-Times

Partisan balance of Illinois Supreme Court in play in races for seats once held by Kilbride and Thomas

Four Republicans and three Democrats are vying for the seat previously held for two decades by retired Justice (and former Chicago Bear) Bob Thomas in the 2nd District, which was redrawn to cover a large part of northeastern Illinois, including DeKalb, Kendall, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties.

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State board approves sale of Weiss Memorial Hospital, West Suburban Medical Center

Sitting members on the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the sale 6-0, paving the way for the $92 million deal to finalize over the next few weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times

High school football notebook: TJ McMillen commits to Illinois, Kaleb Brown wins another medal, Tony Phillips transfers

The state’s No. 14 prospect in the class of 2023 has 32 Division I offers — 14 from Power Five schools — and is heading to Illinois after committing on May 21.

Chicago Sun-Times

Strong Democratic Party of Illinois bid to become early presidential primary state

“There is no better state for a Democratic presidential candidate to introduce themselves to voters than Illinois,” said the bid, obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

Strike could delay road and construction work

About 300 members of Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers have started a walkout against three companies with quarries and other sites in Northern Illinois.

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Incumbents Sean Casten and Marie Newman are running in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District on June 28

Sean Casten, Marie Newman, and Charles Hughes are running in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District on June 28, 2022. Casten and Newman are members of the U.S. House of Representatives running for re-election in the same district due to redistricting. They have led in fundraising and media…

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