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Day of reckoning finally comes for ‘The Madigan Enterprise’

It was a sweeping indictment that rolls up so much of what we recognize as longstanding, everyday Illinois politics (of the corrupt variety) and packages it into a racketeering conspiracy.

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Madigan indictment brings hope of more ethical government in Illinois

Illinois has a history of corruption and also reforms admired and emulated by other states.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taking Away Foster Parenting License Based on Religious Views About Homosexuality May Violate First Amendment

From Lasche v. N.J., decided yesterday by the Third Circuit, in an opinion by Judge Peter Phipps, joined by Judges Thomas Hardiman and Robert Cowen: Two foster parents with religious views against same-sex marriage and homosexual conduct had their foster child removed and their foster license suspended. The foster parents…

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Unpacking Future Packers: No. 53 Kerby Joseph

Illinois S Kerby Joseph is up next in Unpacking Future Packers, a countdown previewing the 2022 NFL draft for Packers Wire.

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CPS to drop mask mandate ‘in the near future,’ CEO says

The move to a mask-optional policy would follow the vast majority of Illinois school districts that have abandoned their requirements amid an ongoing legal challenge.

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Former House Speaker Michael Madigan indicted in political corruption probe

Madigan is now one of the most significant politicians in Illinois history ever to face criminal charges, despite having left office more than a year ago.

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DXP Enterprises Acquires Drydon Equipment, Burglingame Engineers For Undisclosed Sum

DXP Enterprises Inc (NASDAQ:DXPE) has completed the acquisitions of Drydon Equipment, Inc. and Burglingame Engineers. The company signed the definitive agreements on March 1, 2022, and the financial terms were not disclosed. Drydon is a distributor and manufacturers representative of pumps, valves, controls, and process equipment in the Central and Northern Illinois, Northwest…

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Researcher Portrayed In Hollywood Movie By Alec Baldwin Joins Psychedelics Company

In 2015, the movie Concussion, starring Will Smith and Alec Baldwin, told the true story of a doctor and his fight against the National Football League to suppress his research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy CTE), a degenerative brain condition suffered by professional football players, as well as other athletes and as victims of…

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Homeless population count shows numbers dropping in Illinois, but advocates warn of COVID bubble

CHICAGO — The challenge of determining the number of people who are homeless has become even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates say.

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Bob Odenkirk has a new memoir and a starry career that began here — look at the ways Naperville creeps into his writing. What does he think of where he is now?

CHICAGO — Some day, when the final history of comedy is written, let it be known that last summer, on the fringes of Netflix, during the cult sketch series “I Think You Should Leave Now,” for three and a half minutes, humanity achieved peak Bob Odenkirk. His essence, his appeal,…

Chicago Tribune

New Chicago clinic will offer free dental care to 2,500 Illinois residents a year

CHICAGO -- Low-income Illinois residents will soon be able to receive free dental care at a new 25,000-square-foot clinic being opened in Chicago's Fulton Market district this summer by The Aspen Group, which operates dental and medical clinics across the country and recently moved its headquarters to Chicago.

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Illinois House Democrats oust three bare-faced Republicans for violating masking rules

Despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker lifting the mask mandate for most public settings, Illinois House Democrats are sticking to rules requiring face coverings in their chamber. One maskless Republican insisted, “It’s time to stand up for sanity in here.” But Democrats accused unmasked colleagues of throwing…

Chicago Sun-Times

What Illinois House, Senate members are doing for Biden’s State of the Union address

Rep, Mary Miller, R-Ill., is boycotting the speech. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, distributed blue and yellow ribbons to members.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rare virgin prairie in Illinois gets reprieve from bulldozer; airport expansion again on hold

A rare stretch of virgin prairie has received yet another reprieve from the bulldozer, with the Federal Aviation Administration telling the Tribune that Chicago Rockford International Airport has agreed to delay construction until June 1.

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Diversity on Illinois corporate board shows slow growth, new report finds

The study by researchers at the University of Illinois also documents greater attention to gender, racial and ethnic balances, a sign that companies are giving a higher priority to inclusion.

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Pritzker’s public health chief Dr. Ngozi Ezike stepping down: ‘She saved lives, many, many thousands of lives’

As she prepared to leave the public stage on March 14, the state’s top doctor spoke of serving as a key adviser, calm leader, comforting voice — and “a role model to young girls, girls of color, little Black girls, that they can be leaders in any field.”

Chicago Tribune

Illinois wine industry pushes to change Prohibition-era distribution law

The Illinois wine industry, a small but growing network of boutique wineries and vineyards dotting the state, is looking for a little more shelf space at your local retailer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Department of Transportation needs to address ‘snow ramp’ vaulting accidents

Stephanie Zimmermann and Lauren FitzPatrick’s thorough reporting shines a light on the need for IDOT to at least start discussions on how these accidents can be avoided and whether plowed snow can be placed elsewhere.

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Summer in the city? COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations — and masking — looking more like July than February

"Things seem to be pretty good. Hospitalizations are way down. Cases are way down, and we hope we can sustain that through the spring and the summer and frankly, forevermore," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said at Navy Pier. "I am so excited that we now have no indoor mask mandate, that…

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Illinois schools wouldn’t have to serve cheapest food possible under new bill

In hopes that students could see healthier meals, a Peoria lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would allow exemptions from rules that require districts to take the lowest bid for food services.

Chicago Tribune

Masks still rule in Chicago schools ‘for now’ as most of Illinois ditches them; CEO says he’s reviewing guidance

CHICAGO — Mask mandates ended in most of Chicago and Illinois Monday, but not in the state’s largest school district.

Chicago Sun-Times

America’s politics can be better. John Anderson’s 1980 presidential campaign shows how.

Illinois Congressman John B. Anderson wanted to make a statement to the political community. He ran a campaign that showed that voters respected more honest, forthright, and less image-oriented candidates

Chicago Tribune

Masks remain the rule in Chicago Public Schools ‘for now’ as rest of Illinois mostly ditches them; CEO says he’s reviewing guidance

CHICAGO — Masks mandates are ending in most of Chicago and Illinois Monday, but not in the state’s largest school district.

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Kinzinger to keep fight against Trumpism going after House, but hedges on 2024

WASHINGTON — Republican Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger told a conference of conservatives turned off by former President Donald Trump on Sunday he would fight “to take back our political system” after he leaves the House at the end of this term. He hedged later when asked if that meant he…

Chicago Sun-Times

Breaking down 10 potential candidates to be Illinois State’s new basketball coach

The following short list of 10 potential candidates for the Illinois State job is one with some very realistic targets and some that may be a reach but worth talking about.

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