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8 top Illinois conservationists are leaving their jobs. Others, including voters, must step up for the environment.

The leaders are departing at a crucial time: The Biden administration’s “30 for 30” goal calls for protecting 30% of our nation’s land and water by 2030.

Chicago Sun-Times

Falcons vs. Bears: Best photos from Week 17 matchup

Falcons vs. Bears: Best photos from Week 17 matchup in Chicago

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson on Biden, Gaza and making his famous father proud

After a lifetime of activism, a son of Jesse Jackson marks his first year as a politician representing Illinois

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Bears’ updated 53-man roster for Week 17 vs. Falcons

Here's a look at the Bears' updated roster heading into their Week 17 game vs. Falcons.

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Big money, big problems. Deep-pocketed, self-funding candidates and dark money mar Illinois politics

Primary meddling, dark money and self-funding loopholes help skew Illinois politics to favor moneyed candidates. But there are also solutions — like fighting big money with public funding of campaigns.

Chicago Sun-Times

Laws banning semi-automatic weapons and library censorship to take effect in Illinois

Illinois will usher in 320 new laws on New Year’s Day

The Independent UK

Why are so many Chicago bicyclists lousy at riding safely?

The police should enforce the Chicago municipal code and ticket those who are not following common sense regulations while riding their bikes, a reader from Jefferson Park writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Chicago outdoors in review: Elk, deer rifles, pike, windows/birds, rabbits & quail

A wild elk wandering through northern Illinois for the first time in nearly 200 years and the new law allowing the use of certan centerfire single-shot rifles during firearm deer seasons lead the review of top outdoors stories around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

States set to enact new laws on guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice

Break out those fuzzy dice

The Independent UK

Illinois became the first state to eliminate cash bail. Here’s how it’s working.

Officials in Cook County say implementation has been seamless, but the new policy put a strain on resources elsewhere in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Prison bus trips offer ‘lifeline’ for kids and incarcerated moms

The Reunification Ride program to Logan Correctional Center in downstate Lincoln reconnects families separated by incarceration.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s how Illinois Democrats in Congress split on Israel-Hamas war, antisemitism legislation

Democrats locally and nationally are grappling with a challenging dynamic being played out, with the Israel-Hamas war in its third month.

Chicago Sun-Times

How we investigated cops who joined extremist and hate groups

We wanted to find out what records these officers are leaving. And we wanted to hear from civilians about their own experiences with these sworn law-enforcement officers on the streets of Chicago and in other parts of Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. charged with rape in Kansas

Shannon was suspended from all activities, effective immediately, the school announced Thursday, one day after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

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Climate change letting more invasive plants make their way to Illinois, Great Lakes region

The Great Lakes region is one of three hot spots for the spread of nuisance plants, new research finds.

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Common Causes of Car Accidents in Edwardsville: How Can a Lawyer Help?

Car accidents are fatal and lead to ample physical injuries and emotional trauma. Usually, car crashes are common in busy states, such as Illinois, which, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, is reported to be the 5th busiest interstate system.

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Quarterbacks crowd the top of this new 2-round NFL mock draft

How many quarterbacks go in the first round of this new mock draft?

Chicago Sun-Times

Public transit in Chicago will fall off a fiscal cliff without a plan for 2025

Federal pandemic relief funds will run out in 2025. Regional authorities, the state of Illinois and federal agencies have to lay a track for the future of CTA, Metra and Pace, two lawmakers write.

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Kindred spirits: Columnists reconnect to talk about writing, small-town living and life

I had a business appointment in Peoria, the old hometown, 180 miles down the road, and I thought, why not stop on the way and visit Dave Kindred?

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Photos from the Bears’ Week 16 win vs. Cardinals

The Bears celebrated Christmas with a win over the Cardinals. Take a look at the best photos from Chicago's victory:

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Bears’ updated 53-man roster for Week 16 vs. Cardinals

Here's a look at the Bears' updated roster heading into their Week 16 game vs. Cardinals.

The Independent UK

Decaying Pillsbury mill in Illinois that once churned flour into opportunity is now getting new life

Pillsbury Mills was a groundbreaking, history-making flour mill in central Illinois for most of the 20th century

The Independent UK

Michigan State freshman point guard shot in leg while on holiday break in Illinois

A freshman point guard from Michigan State is recovering after he was shot while on holiday break near his hometown

Sports Illustrated

Speedy Northern Illinois Kicker Scored a TD, and College Football Fans Were Amazed

The Huskies reached into their bag of tricks for an epic surprise play in the Camellia Bowl.

Chicago Sun-Times

The fight over public utility rate hikes in Illinois is far from over

Organized labor and the business community are demanding far more robust infrastructure spending, while the governor’s people point to very real cost considerations for consumers.

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