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It’s a rotten deal when lawmakers take campaign cash, then give tax breaks to nursing home group

Good thing Gov. Pritzker vetoed the legislation Aug. 11, but now the Health Care Council wants the Illinois House and Senate to override the governor’s veto.

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Illinois man accused of fatally stabbing six year old Muslim boy pleads not guilty

Joseph Czuba is accused of murder, attempted murder, and of committing a hate crime

The Independent UK

Illinois reading scores have bounced back, but math scores remain below pre-pandemic levels

Test scores released Monday show accelerated academic growth in reading for elementary and high school students compared to gains before the pandemic.

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Danny Solis’ rise and fall, from promising activist to disgraced Chicago politician to FBI mole

The former 25th Ward alderperson sold his political soul for small favors, then tried to reclaim it by wearing a wire on two of the biggest powerhouses in the history of Illinois politics.

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Don’t rush to lift Illinois moratorium on new nuclear power plants

Permanent, safe disposal of still-radioactive spent nuclear fuel and security are unresolved issues. The time to lift the moratorium is after those issues are solved.

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Illinois man to appear in court on hate crime and murder charges in attack on Muslim mother and son

A man accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian American woman and her son is scheduled to appear in court following his indictment by an Illinois grand jury

The Independent UK

Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured

Authorities are investigating shootings in Texas, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, Georgia and other states. Many of the shootings took place at the sites of large gatherings early Sunday.

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Bears’ updated 53-man roster for Week 8 vs. Chargers

Here's a look at the Bears' updated roster heading into their Week 8 game vs. Chargers.

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Autoworkers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal to end strike: AP sources

The deal includes a new vehicle for a now-idled factory in Belvidere, Illinois, which the company had planned to close.

Chicago Sun-Times

UAW and Stellantis close to tentative agreement in Illinois

Negotiators will outline terms to local union officials on Saturday, including reopening automaker’s Belvidere plant, sources say

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Illinois can help small businesses avoid retirement savings crisis

State law now requires most small businesses to offer a retirement savings plan option. The deadline for the Illinois Secure Choice program is Nov. 1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois sheriff says cop signed up for Oath Keepers but now renounces the extremist group

The Stephenson County sheriff says Chief Deputy Andrew Schroeder’s association with Oath Keepers was “brief” and that he is an “exemplary” cop. Other officials in the county remain concerned.

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Nursing home industry gives big to Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, who goes to bat for it on bid for tax breaks

Harmon’s campaign funds have gotten nearly $2 million from a nursing home trade group. He’s supporting legislation that would provide millions in property tax relief for nursing homes in Cook County.

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Experiencing notable waterfalls around Illinois and Indiana

Placing timing Indiana’s tallest free-flowking waterfall (Willamsport Falls) right with experiences of significant waterfalls in Illinois.

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Lawmakers, keep moratorium on new nuclear power plants in Illinois

The claim of benefits of small modular reactors are fantasies. Turning to nuclear energy will mean more radioactive waste along with other problems, and will not help our state fight climate change.

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Assistant in Pritzker’s emergency agency quits amid questions over pay that peaked at $48K a month

Between February and August, the executive assistant accounted for $240,761.30 in billings — double the salary of her boss, Alicia Tate-Nadeau, during that period.

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After Lewiston shooting, Americans must insist on laws to limit AR-15 style weapons in civilian hands

What’s needed is a long-term, united battle for a federal ban on murderous weapons of war, something most Americans support. Meanwhile, given the current climate in Congress, a similar effort is needed in state capitals.

The Independent UK

Grand jury indicts Illinois man on hate crime, murder charges in attack on Muslim mom, son

A grand jury in Illinois has indicted a man who is accused of murder, attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Palestinian-American woman and her son

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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 124-104 win over the Bulls

Here are the best photos from the Thunder's 124-104 win over the Bulls:

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Final Associated Press Illinois high school football rankings for 2023

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

The Independent UK

Ex-NFL star Sergio Brown charged with his mother’s murder

The former NFL safety was held in custody after his flight from Mexico to California earlier this month and had been awaiting extradition to Illinois

The Independent UK

Illinois man who pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters charged with hate crimes, authorities say

A man who prosecutors say pepper-sprayed pro-Palestinian protesters in Illinois has been charged with hate crimes and aggravated battery

Chicago Sun-Times

Three freshmen high school basketball players already showing star potential

Illinois needs young, bright, uber-talented players with upside. The good news is they’re here.

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Illinois among 33 states suing Meta, alleging its platforms have harmed kids

The Menlo Park, California-based company formerly known as Facebook is accused of ensnaring youths “while misleading the public about the risks of social media.”

The Independent UK

Illinois mother recuperates after Palestinian American boy killed in attack police call a hate crime

A Palestinian American woman whose 6-year-old son was killed in what police are calling a hate crime in a Chicago suburb is asking the public to “pray for peace” as she recuperates from her injuries

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