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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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-----.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Illinois gamblers bet nearly $61 million on Super Bowl — leaving sportsbooks, state in the black, but two casinos seeing red

More than $7 billion has been wagered statewide since legal sports betting launched less than two years ago.

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Chicago’s mask mandate could end when the state drops its rule on Feb. 28, top doctor says

CHICAGO — Chicago’s public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady suggested Tuesday that the end of the city’s indoor mask mandate could align with the lifting of Illinois’ requirement on Feb. 28 after all, even if the city’s COVID-19 metrics haven’t been at a lower level for long enough.

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Immigration detention ends in Illinois after ICE transfers those awaiting deportation to out-of-state jails

In January, a federal court order allowed the Illinois Way Forward to proceed. The new law said local officials had to end contracts that previously allowed them to detain people in immigration custody.

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City’s top doctor ‘very optimistic’ — but not committed — to lifting Chicago’s mask mandate along with state on Feb. 28

Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said city officials are following the same metrics they have been throughout the pandemic, but they might ease up a bit to avoid creating confusion when Illinois’ mask mandate ends Feb. 28.

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Illinois should make insulin affordable for all

On the centennial of the drug’s discovery, a new bill can help our state lead the nation in making insulin accessible to everyone with diabetes in our state.

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Illinois’ plummeting COVID-19 numbers show state ‘exiting the Omicron surge’

Just eight COVID-19 deaths were reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday, the state’s lowest daily death toll since late November. Hospitals saw their lowest occupancy numbers since before Thanksgiving.

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Afternoon Edition: Feb. 14, 2022

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

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Ken Griffin donates $20 million to Richard Irvin GOP governor campaign

Irvin, the Aurora mayor, faces four rivals in the GOP primary for governor.

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Rape survivors may leave the hospital if they fear a parent or abuser could find out. A new bill could help

CHICAGO -- It’s difficult enough to walk into an emergency room after a sexual assault, and it might not take much to make a survivor reconsider that decision.

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Illinois' GOP candidates for governor have to campaign in Trump’s shadow, maintain tough-on-crime message

CHICAGO — Illinois’ Republican candidates for governor are seeing their efforts to focus on local issues clouded by the overwhelming shadow of former President Donald Trump and his control over the national GOP.

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Illinois vs Northwestern Prediction, College Basketball Game Preview

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

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Pritzker ties GOP challengers to Trump’s ‘big lie’ and other ‘crazy things’ ex-president says

GOP hopefuls accused the sitting Democratic governor of "deflecting" from real issues. "Pritzker has to focus on Trump because he can’t talk about the COVID chaos he has created, Republican rival Gary Rabine said.

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