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Bill opening the door for DACA recipients to become cops gains bipartisan support in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill aimed at clearing a path for recipients of a federal immigration program to become police officers — and at the same time helping departments that say they are struggling with recruitment — is moving forward with bipartisan support in the Illinois Legislature, but only after…

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Understanding faculty strikes at Illinois public universities, DNC eyes the UC and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois among states considering ban on cosmetics containing PFAS

The products include shampoo, makeup, deodorant, sunscreen, hair dyes and more.

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What’s driving all the faculty strikes at Illinois public universities?

State spending on higher education was cut nearly in half over 20 years after adjusting for inflation, setting the stage for today’s labor strife.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Wants Stellantis To Bring Shuttered Belvidere Plant Back Online

The Ram 1500 Rev could be produced at the Belvidere factory.

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A new solar energy deal will bring power to 140,000 homes and businesses in 3 states

The agreement calls for Qcells and Virginia-based Summit Ridge Energy to deploy community solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Illinois, Maine and Maryland.

WEKU

Agency that investigates child abuse gets $1M in federal funding to expand

The Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center will use the funds to add offices for mental health services at its location in the Illinois Medical District while fundraising for a new building.

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Former Illinois inmate finally has gender-affirming surgery following four-year fight

Cristina Nichole Iglesias had the surgery March 30 and is recovering well, according to the ACLU, the organization representing Iglesias in her legal battle.

Chicago Sun-Times

Loved ones should discuss end of life wishes before it’s too late

My aunt, who has advanced Alzheimer’s dementia, no longer recognizes herself in the mirror and fights staff over washing her hair. Nothing about how she lived her life suggests to me that she would want to continue living in this manner.I would like to encourage residents of Illinois to consider…

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson wins runoff for mayor of Chicago

Brandon Johnson defeated Paul Vallas in the runoff election for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, on April 4, 2023. Johnson received 51.4% of the vote and Vallas received 48.6%. They advanced from a field of nine candidates in the Feb. 28 general election.

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Devon Witherspoon ready to reignite chemistry with Lions Kerby Joseph

Devon Witherspoon excited to potentially reunite with Detroit Lions S Kerby Joseph and reignite the chemistry from their Illinois days.

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At Least 5 Killed As Multihazard Storm Unleashes Tornadoes Across Midwest

A fresh severe weather system produced almost a dozen more tornado reports and dropped softball-sized hail in storm-weary areas.

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At least 5 people are dead after a tornado tore through Missouri

A large tornado hit southeastern Missouri before dawn, causing widespread destruction as a broad swath of the Midwest and South braced for further storms that could spawn additional twisters and hail.

WEKU

Stocked rainbow trout in Illinois opening day and a hazy history

Illinois’ stocking of rainbow trout on inland waters is a wildly popular program with a long and hazy history.

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Risk of severe storms persists from Texas to Great Lakes

Officials in parts of the Midwest and South have warned residents to have shelter ready before going to sleep

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals drop series to Braves with 4-1 loss to Illinois native Dylan Dodd

ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals first series loss of the season came at the hands of the Atlanta Braves on a night when they collected 10 hits, but only scratched out just one run against a rookie pitcher and Illinois native in Dylan Dodd.

Chicago Tribune

Latest Forbes list shows Musk, Trump, and others are worth less, while Illinois lost its wealthiest resident

Forbes published its annual billionaires list Tuesday and for the first time in years, hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is not the richest person in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Illinois has taken steps to lower prescription drug prices

In only four states do residents spend more on drugs than the Land of Lincoln. The health care industry faces a monopoly problem, not a market problem

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Midwest Fishing Report: Trout opener, coho, crappie, walleye, (smelt, schmelt, who dealt?)

Illinois’ trout season opener (a success, despite some weather challenges), coho and trout on southern Lake Michigan, crappie improving on inland waters and river walleyes lead his sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Daily Mirror

Runner left looking like 'sloth from Ice Age' after slipping on black ice

Rachel Pepper, from Chicago, in Illinois, was left with an enormous bump on the side of her head after slipping on dangerous black ice while out for a run

Chicago Tribune

Chicago State University faculty strike after months of unsuccessful negotiations: ‘Where there is people there is power’

CHICAGO — The Chicago State University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois stood on the picket lines Monday after almost a year of negotiating for better wages. More than 70 union members held green and white signs with the words “on strike for a fair contract” at 95th Street…

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Mayor’s race reaches final moments, Chicago State University faculty go on strike and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s a step our government can take to save lives and fight the opioid crisis

The Biden administration should not wait until 2025 to implement the Non-Opioids Prevent Addiction in the Nation Act, which will expand access to safe, non-opioid therapies for pain management and protect Illinoisans from addiction.

Chicago Tribune

Tornadoes touching down in new areas; season is starting sooner and lasting longer, experts say

John Sergeant, chief of emergency medical services at the Naperville Fire Department, was 12 years old when he first saw what a tornado could do. At the time, Sergeant had gone to help family members in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that killed 29 people and injured 350 others…

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits Belvidere and Robinson following emergency disaster proclamation: ‘A devastating day for the families of the deceased’

Gov. J.B. Pritzker visited the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere Sunday morning to survey damage caused by the Friday tornado that killed one man and injured more than 40 adults during a metal concert.

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