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Jesse White apoya a Anna Valencia en su campaña para la Secretaría de Estado de Illinois

La competencia de las primarias ha obligado a los principales demócratas de Illinois a elegir un lado.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois highway shut after 100-car pile-up during snowstorm

People struggled to free their vehicles from the snow while others retrieved items from their damaged cars, including an animal carrier

The Independent UK

Pritzker to take school mask case to Illinois Supreme Court after ruling leaves masking up to local districts

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he will ask the Illinois Supreme Court to step in after his administration lost an attempt to keep statewide masking and other COVID-19 mitigation measures at schools in place, as more than 500 Illinois districts pivot to mask optional policies.

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Firearms auctioneer expanding to Texas for ‘the best gun culture in the world’

Illinois collectible firearms seller Rock Island Auction Co. is gearing up for an expansion to Dallas-Fort Worth to capitalize on soaring interest in antique and rare guns and Texas’ avid gun culture.

Tribune News Service

Snowstorm pileup shuts interstate in Illinois for 2nd day

A pileup involving about 100 cars, trucks and big rigs during a blinding snowstorm has shut down a 17-mile stretch of central Illinois interstate

The Independent UK

Court upholds challenge to Illinois governor's mask rules

An appeals court has dismissed an appeal of a judge’s ruling that invalidated the Illinois governor’s requirement that masks be worn in schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19

The Independent UK

House Speaker Chris Welch aiming to get a relative elected, as his predecessor Michael Madigan did

And ShawnTe Raines-Welch isn’t the only clout candidate running in the suburban judicial district, which also includes relatives of lobbyist Al Ronan and Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough.

Chicago Sun-Times

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GOP primary in Texas tests how far Trump loyalty should extend

WASHINGTON — Morgan Luttrell was a retired Navy SEAL with powerful connections in the Republican Party when he received a check from the leadership PAC of Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a prominent critic of former President Donald Trump.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: How the Illinois economy could really flourish

You may have heard that Illinois is among the top 10 states nationally in business startups for 2021, with nearly 200,000 businesses formed last year. That’s up from 170,400 in 2020. And 2020 was also a very good year.

Chicago Tribune

Full House Resorts Appoints John Ferrucci As COO

Full House Resorts Inc (NASDAQ:FLL) has appointed John Ferrucci to the newly-created position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ferrucci will oversee the company's efforts to open The Temporary at American Place until a permanent general manager is selected, continue to serve as General Manager of Silver Slipper Casino Hotel…

Benzinga

9 GOP lawmakers kicked off Illinois House floor for refusing to wear masks. Democrat calls it a ‘clown show.’

Nine Republican legislators were ejected from the Illinois House floor Thursday for refusing to wear masks in compliance with House rules.

Chicago Tribune

Bare-faced battle: Nine Republicans ousted from Illinois House for not wearing masks after heated debate

Democrats accused the nine maskless GOP lawmakers of wasting time on political theatrics, but the Republicans blasted the Democrats as hypocrites knuckling under the "tyrannical rule" of Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois subsidiary of AT&T is under federal criminal investigation

A subsidiary of AT&T led by a former top aide to ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan could face a criminal charge, according to an SEC filing. AT&T says any charge would be without merit.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois vs Michigan State Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Illinois vs Michigan State prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might - or might not - win on Saturday.

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Woman Charged With Fatally Stabbing Partner In Neck

Domestic violence is alleged to be behind the attack. Police initially responded to a call from a woman screaming.

Ballotpedia

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 10

In this issue: A primary rematch in NY-12 and dueling endorsements in MI-11’s incumbent-vs.-incumbent primary

Chicago Sun-Times

Jesse White endorses Anna Valencia in heated Democratic primary for Illinois secretary of state

The primary race has forced Illinois’ top Democrats to pick sides, but no other endorsement carries more weight than White’s, thanks to his sheer vote-getting prowess.

Roll Call

GOP primary in Texas tests how far Trump loyalty should extend - Roll Call

Republican House candidate Morgan Luttrell returned a contribution from Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger but would not call him a "traitor."

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‘I’m so irresponsible. Yesterday it felt amazing’: Illinois woman from Brazil arrested in US Capitol breach

CHICAGO — A west suburban woman was arrested Wednesday on federal charges alleging she illegally entered the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot more than a year ago, then texted with a friend the next day who told her, “Don’t be sad. Be prepared. We are all f-----.”

Chicago Tribune

Pritzker school mask mandate losing steam as school districts go mask optional

Despite lawmakers soundly rejecting the Illinois Department of Public Health’s bid to extend its COVID-19 rules for schools this week, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday his executive order on masks and other virus protocol still stands and should be followed by Illinois school districts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brazilian citizen from Indian Head Park charged in Capitol breach

Leticia Vilhena Ferreira is the 26th known Illinoisan to be charged in the Capitol breach. Prosecutors earlier this year charged Anthony Carollo of Lockport, Cody Vollan of Flossmoor, Jeremiah Carollo of Glen Carbon and Christopher and Tina Logsdon of Sesser.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS could face another union at the bargaining table if principals get law changed

A bill allowing Chicago Public Schools principals to unionize passed an Illinois House committee Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Give candidates who aren’t wealthy, or backed by the rich, a chance to be heard

A small donor matching system using public funds would help level the playing field and give politicians a reason to listen to ordinary voters.

Chicago Sun-Times

After a day in the 50s, Chicago area expected to be hit with winter storm of sleet, freezing rain and up to 7 inches of snow

A winter storm warning has been issued from 3 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday for southern Cook County as well as Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Livingston and Will counties in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana.

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Illinois vs Rutgers Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

Illinois vs Rutgers prediction, college basketball game preview, how to watch, lines, and why each team might - or might not - win on Wednesday.

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