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Madigan was ‘different from any other politician I’ve seen,’ veteran FBI agent testifies at perjury trial of ex-top aide

Agent Brendan O’Leary told jurors that Michael Madigan depended on “his tight inner-circle,” which is why the FBI was so interested in hearing what Madigan’s longtime chief of staff, Tim Mapes, would say in front of a grand jury.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears notebook: What we learned from Day 12 of training camp

The Bears had a long and physical practice on Wednesday. Our Brendan Sugrue was in attendance and shared his observations from Halas Hall.

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Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House speaker

A federal prosecutor has told jurors that evidence would show a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan lied to a grand jury to protect his boss

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This millennial pastor and breadwinner got priced out of the housing market after a brain tumor forced him to sell. He can only get back in by splitting a mortgage with his in-laws

"I kid you not—there were zero affordable homes" says Stephen Drew.

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To reopen mental health clinics in Chicago, we need to address worker shortage

Mental health care has surged as a policy priority, but the nation, including Illinois, faces an alarming shortage of mental health professionals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears notebook: What we learned from Day 11 of training camp

Our Brendan Sugrue took in Bears training camp practice on Tuesday. Here is what he observed at Halas Hall.

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Aaron Boone’s massive tantrum at Laz Diaz includes an pitch-perfect imitation of the ump

Aaron Boone was wild for imitating an ump.

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Illinois congressional leaders urge Biden to grant FEMA relief for storm damage

Members of Congress ask the White House for financial assistance to address damage in the wake of strong storms in the Chicago area and down state in June and July.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams steps into the spotlight after standout freshman season

Bolingbrook quarterback Jonas Williams’ freshman season was one of the best in Illinois high school history. He threw for 2,737 yards and 37 touchdowns.

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Keep up outreach to get back Medicaid coverage for dropped recipients

Most dropped Medicaid recipients in Illinois were kicked off their plan because they didn’t submit their eligibility information on time.

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Bears stock watch: Who’s up, who’s down after two weeks of training camp

Training camp performances ebb and flow but here are a few Bears players whose stock is rising as well falling after two weeks.

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We should require citizenship before giving someone a badge and gun

While HB 3751 was presented as an “option” for law enforcement departments, it’s actually a mandate to hire non-citizens as police officers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Conservatives, environmentalists unite in Midwest CO2 pipeline fights

From Illinois to North Dakota, unlikely allies have joined to fight against several multi-state carbon dioxide pipelines proposed by huge agribusiness and fossil fuel companies.

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July saw highest Illinois cannabis sales so far this year at $140 million

July’s total was the second all-time highest monthly record. The majority of the sales were to in-state residents, which totaled $104.2 million.

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Illinois to ban advertising guns to kids and militants

Gun-rights advocates say it violates not only the constitutionally protected right to own firearms but free speech.

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Illinois to ban advertising for guns allegedly marketed to kids and militants

Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produce a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally

Chicago Sun-Times

Quantum quarterbacks: Pritzker’s a ‘geek’ for computing science that Emanuel calls ‘cutting edge of the next generation’

Leaving the science to the experts, the governor and former Chicago mayor concentrate on bringing attention and funds to support the experimental field of quantum computing, which has the potential for faster development of vaccines and unhackable computers.

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State mismanagement let unemployment insurance fraud run rampant

The recent report by the state’s auditor general makes it clear that the Illinois Department of Employment Security was negligent and incompetent in performing its duties.

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Cost of federal census recounts push growing towns to do it themselves

Only a single municipality, the Village of Pingree Grove in Illinois, has signed a contract so far with the U.S. Census Bureau to have the agency conduct a repeat head count following the 2020 census

Chicago Sun-Times

Court blocks new Illinois law allowing state to penalize anti-abortion pregnancy centers

The law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week bans anti-abortion pregnancy centers, often known as “crisis pregnancy centers,” from using “misinformation, deceptive practices, or misrepresentation” to interfere with access to abortion services or emergency contraception

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State Outside Of Tornado Alley Leads 2023 Twister Count

The state of Illinois has recorded over 125 tornadoes as of August 1 far more than the state averaage this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

More evidence that car insurance pricing in Illinois is biased against the poor

A new study backs up a Sun-Times Watchdogs report and comes as rates across the state continue to skyrocket. The study found that bad credit means you pay more for car insurance.

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Takeaways: Donald Trump’s not guilty plea in election cases boosts strength with GOP base

Trump’s three not-guilty pleas appeals to his supporters — and enhances his martyr status as he leads rivals seeking the 2024 Republican Party nomination for president.

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School districts required to detail childhood trauma — and better address it — under new state law

The legislation also expands the Whole Child Task Force, which was created in 2021 to help define and improve trauma-responsive practices in Illinois schools — and to battle systemic racism. The goal is to give Illinois schools the training to identify warning signs of mental illness, trauma and…

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Mayor Johnson, teens taking over South Loop was a ‘trend’ — toward mob action

Most people can easily spot an inappropriate use of language for what it is and what it isn’t.

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