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Youth justice expert Heidi Mueller will head up embattled Illinois DCFS

Heidi Mueller, who has served as director of the Illinois Dept. of Juvenile Justice since 2016, was selected after a national search. She will take the reins of the scandal-plagued agency beginning February 1.

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Here’s a resolution for you

Even if you don’t need to diet or exercise more, there’s still an important resolution you can make for 2024.

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An Illinois lawmaker wants to ban ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s portrait from the Capitol

Madigan, the longtime Illinois House speaker, is charged with bribery and conspiracy. A lawmaker wants to ban his portrait from the House.

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New Illinois law helps survivors of gender violence or harassment to sue their employers

The law, which took effect Jan. 1, is amends another law passed in 2003 and is intended to hold employers accountable for failing to act on complaints of alleged misconduct.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brickbat: Union Dues

A new Illinois law makes it illegal to interfere with, obstruct, or impede a picket line, demonstration, or protest. It isn't clear if this can be used against counter protesters. Another new state law says that independent contractors count as "newly hired employees" under the Unemployment Insurance Act. And another…

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A missing person with no memory: How investigators solved the cold case of Seven Doe

Investigators specializing in cold cases and missing people have discovered the identity of an Illinois woman who went missing in the 1970s

The Independent UK

New gun safety laws take effect around US after over 650 mass shootings in 2023

California, Illinois and Colorado among states implementing ‘red flag’ laws after US ends 2023 with more mass shootings than days

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Photos from the Bears’ Week 17 win vs. Falcons

The Bears celebrated the New Year with a win over the Falcons (and landing the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft). Take a look at the best photos:

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Break out those fuzzy dice

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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