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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in Illinois to provide all kids under age 5 with free books

In June, Pritzker first announced the partnership after allocating $1.6 million of this year’s budget to fund the program throughout Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois in the middle of the road nationally on traffic safety

A new report finds the state needs to boost highway safety with motorcycle helmet requirements, child passenger safety rules and teen driving regulations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois scraps plan for building migrant winter camp due to toxic soil risk

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration has canceled plans to build a temporary winter camp for migrants in Chicago, citing the risk of contaminants at the former industrial site

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There’s no getting around tax hikes to properly fund city and state services

If folks want Illinois and Chicago to invest in core public services to build a decent quality of life for everyone, they must support elected officials willing to raise tax revenue to get the job done, a fiscal expert argues.

Chicago Sun-Times

Italian-born explorer Henri de Tonti is important to Illinois history

Copies of Tonti’s journals are available in the Library of Congress and the Newberry Library. Tonti even had a Chicago Public School named after him, but it has since been renamed to reflect the Hispanic majority in the Southwest Side neighborhood.

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Jury orders egg suppliers to pay $17.7 million in damages for price gouging in 2000s

A federal jury in Illinois has delivered a verdict of $17.7 million in damages to several major food manufacturing companies who sued egg producers over a conspiracy to limit the supply of eggs in the U.S. years ago

The Independent UK

Illinois is due for some budget belt-tightening

If state revenues fall in the next fiscal year, as projected, base spending will likely have to be cut, Rich Miller writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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George Santos expelled from Congress, how Illinois members voted

Three members from the Illinois delegation declined to vote to expel the New York congressman from the U.S. House.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence

An appeals court has upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to Chicago police

The Independent UK

Steps in the making the list of endangered and threatened fish in Illinois

A day spent observing the first steps in revising the list of endangered and threatened fish in Illinois. Who knew what wonders swam in our waters?

Chicago Sun-Times

Kayla Unbehaun was abducted. A Netflix show and a chance encounter brought her home

Kayla Unbehaun was reported missing from her Illinois hometown on the Fourth of July in 2017. Now, a Netflix series is getting credit for her safe recovery in South Carolina, and her mother is facing charges. Sheila Flynn writes

The Independent UK

Corruption in Illinois breeds voter cynicism, but what about voter apathy?

Calculating the true cost of corruption on Illinois residents is a complicated task wrapped in contradiction. A WBEZ analysis shows people may be more cynical, government more expensive, but voter interest in state elections only increased.

Chicago Sun-Times

These conservation-minded Illinois farmers are in a race against climate change to save their soil

“It’s about leaving something for tomorrow,” says Jake Lieb, 41, who is among a small but growing percentage of central Illinois farmers experimenting with soil conservation.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Small Businesses Can Receive Up To $30,000 In Grants Through NewBiz Back To Business Program

Governor Pritzker announces $25 million fund to support small businesses launched during the pandemic.

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A jaw-dropping Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Christmas light display on a house has won the holidays

This house in Naperville, Illinois with all the Taylor Swift decorations might win the holidays.

RideApart

Speed Reads: RNF MotoGP Drama, Goodwood Revival Moves To Sustainable Fuel

Illinois EV rebate window closed in just 13 days; Indian Motorcycle looks into inductive heated gear; Goodwood goes sustainable; and more MotoGP news.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hunters say why they use certain single-shot rifles, now legal for firearm deer seasons in Illinois

Hunters give many reasons why they like using certain single-shot rifles, which are now legal for use in firearm deer seasons in Illinois.

Latin Times

Why a High School in Illinois Is Offering Segregated Classes For Black, Latino Students

Evanston Township High School is offering optional classes only for Latino or Black students to improve grades and test scores

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No Shot Clock, Ep. 158: This season’s first impressions

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen’s weekly breakdown of Illinois high school basketball.

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Illinois deer hunting: Harvest up slightly for the first part of firearm season

Illinois deer hunters had a preliminary harvest of 53,348 in the first part of the firearm deer season, up slightly from 2022.

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All Illinois middle schoolers must pass a civics education class. How do you make sure it sticks?

CPS discourages civics tests based on rote memorization. Try a quiz using that approach — and see what schools are doing now instead.

Tech&Learning

Podcast Praise: Connecting Teachers and Community

Dr. Laurie Fiorenza has created the “Hear It From a Huskie” podcast to showcase the great work of the teachers in Oak Park and River Forest High School in Illinois

Chicago Sun-Times

No primary pass for six Congressional Dems on first filing day

A slew of statewide and county candidates filed petitions with the Illinois State Board of Elections and the Cook County clerk’s office on the first day of the week-long filing period to gain a spot on the March 19 primary ballot.

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Cantaloupes recalled due to salmonella

The fruit was sold in California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin

Chicago Sun-Times

Thousands of babies born prematurely in Illinois, mirroring a deadly national trend

A new report by the March of Dimes underscores the need for elected officials, government and the healthcare system to do more to save lives, especially Black women and babies.

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