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Parents worry as day care centers face funding crisis

Without the federal funds that saved the child care sector during the pandemic, the industry risks collapse, policy experts say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Which states need to improve their drinking water systems?

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the US requires $625 billion in water infrastructure improvements over the next two decades.

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Top Biden adviser was advising Madigan on #MeToo crisis while her firm was helping woman suing former speaker

A prominent communications firm that helped launch a high-profile effort to assist victims of sexual harassment, rape and assault was also a paid adviser to then Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan while he was being sued by Alaina Hampton, one of those victims.

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Private school leaders fight to save Invest in Kids Act scholarships

The program, which provides tuition assistance to about 9,500 Illinois children, will sunset Dec. 31 unless lawmakers extend it.

Chicago Sun-Times

End of cash bail next week could spark more electronic monitoring, bail reform supporters fear

Ankle bracelets, originally used to detain people convicted of crimes, have “little impact on pretrial misconduct,” of people awaiting trial, bail reform advocates say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Delegation’s Visit To Israel Signals Strengthening Of Midwest-Israel Partnership

House Speaker Welch reflected on the visit, highlighting learning opportunities and cultural complexities of the Middle East

Zenger

Illinois’ election board fields questions about knocking Trump off March primary ballot

A top state election official says it would be up to Illinois’ judiciary, not the State Board of Elections, to ultimately decide whether Donald Trump’s role in the Jan. 6 insurrection disqualifies him as a candidate for president.

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Giannoulias, Durbin push back against book bans at Capitol Hill hearing as GOP senators urge parents to ‘speak up’

The heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, chaired by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., with testimony from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, put on display the national clash over library book bans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ken Griffin, a character in ‘Dumb Money,’ slams movie’s ‘false implications and inaccuracies’

A spokesman for the former Illinois billionaire, played on screen by Nick Offerman, says some errors in the film were corrected at his request, a claim denied by the screenwriters.

Chicago Sun-Times

As abortions keep rising in Illinois, support for women seeking care is more important than ever

Illinois experienced a 70% increase in abortions this year, the Guttmacher Institute found. Money, volunteers and other support for abortion providers is critical.

Chicago Sun-Times

PPP fraud found among Illinois state workers leaves investigator ‘disappointed but not surprised’

Illinois Executive Inspector General Susan Haling says 177 state employees appear to have defrauded the federal Paycheck Protection Program designed to help struggling businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Kirkwood successor vying for an IndyCar chance

The 23-year-old Dane picked up five wins - including both oval races at Iowa and Illinois - and three further podiums, plus five pole positions from his second season in the championship previously known as Indy Lights. He only finished outside the top 10 once in 14 starts, after a…

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Cash bail disproportionately impacts communities of color. Illinois is the first state to abolish it

Critics of cash bail as a condition of pretrial release say it is especially unfair to Black people and other people of color

The Independent UK

Illinois appeals court to hear arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions

An Illinois appeals court will hear oral arguments Tuesday that the panel should toss Jussie Smollett's convictions for staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself and then lying about it to Chicago police

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Is the worst behind us? What unemployment data for metro Chicago indicates

For the first time since before the pandemic, metro Chicago posted jobless rates below 4% across three consecutive months.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rebuild Illinois is paying off for our infrastructure, labor workforce

The $40 billion project is modernizing our highways, bridges and other infrastructure. It’s also supporting the long-term workforce supply pipeline needed in the booming construction industry.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Packers PFF grades: Best, worst players from Week 1 vs. Bears

Based on grades from Pro Football Focus, here are the best and worst performers from the Packers’ Week 1 win over the Bears:

The Independent UK

Explosion, fire at Archer Daniels Midland facility in Illinois injures 8 employees

An explosion and fire at an Archer Daniels Midland facility in Illinois has injured eight employees and sent a tower of smoke into the air

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Packers 38, Bears 20: Game balls, highlights, best photos

Game balls, highlights and best photos from the Packers' 38-20 win over the Bears.

The Independent UK

Explosion erupts at Illinois processing plant, injuring at least eight

The fire was contained by the fire department, but the extent of the injuries have yet to be disclosed

USA Today Sports Media Group

7 standouts from Packers’ 38-20 win over Bears

The seven standout individuals or position groups from the Packers' 38-20 win over the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Photos from the Bears’ Week 1 loss vs. Packers

The Bears opened the 2023 season with a 38-20 loss to the Packers. Take a look at the action:

InsideEVs

Gotion To Build $2 Billion EV Battery Factory In Illinois

Gotion High-tech Co, one of the largest Chinese EV lithium-ion battery manufacturers, will build its first battery factory in the United States.

USA Today Sports Media Group

8 biggest reasons why the Packers blew out the Bears in Week 1

Winning by three scores isn't easy in the NFL. The Packers did a lot of things right in all three phases en route to blowing out the rival Bears in Week 1.

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Instant analysis and recap of Packers’ 38-20 win over Bears in Week 1

Analysis and recap of the Packers' 38-20 win over the Bears in the 2023 regular season opener at Soldier Field.

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