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$2 million in grants heading to Chicago literacy centers

More than 400,000 Illinois residents — about 3% of the population — have less than a ninth-grade education, and about 900,000 adults older than 25 don’t have a high school diploma, according to state figures.

Chicago Sun-Times

Criminal gangs might be selling your identity to fraudsters. Here’s how and how to protect yourself.

They use sham bank accounts and online marketplaces to create “drop accounts” to steal from almost anyone — and some banks do little to fight the fraud. One victim: the Illinois EPA.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jury convicts ex-chief of staff of lying to protect his boss, former Illinois House speaker Madigan

A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a former chief of staff to longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of lying under oath to protect his once-powerful boss

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Jury takes 5 hours to convict Madigan’s ex-top aide of perjury, attempted obstruction of justice: ‘This should stand as a clear message’

Tim Mapes, the former chief of staff to onetime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, is the seventh person to be convicted by a federal jury in Chicago this year as a result of public corruption investigations.

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Suburban Cook County resident first human Illinois West Nile virus-related death of 2023

The individual, who was in their 90s, had an “onset of symptoms” of the virus earlier this month and died shortly after, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Chicago Sun-Times

Protect seniors from real-life horror show of financial exploitation

In one case, a Citi — or Citibank — executive allegedly used the sheen and reputation of a respected business to fleece her victims with a movie-making scam.

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Illinois lands $1.3M federal grant to promote more women in construction industry

The grant money comes as part of President Joe Biden’s signature $1.2 trillion infrastructure package signed into law almost two years ago, and aims to promote gender equity and inclusion in the male-dominated field.

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Abortion bans are fueling a rise in high-risk patients heading to Illinois hospitals

Illinois hospitals are seeing a surge of out-of-state patients who need abortion care at a hospital due to medical complications. But hospital-based abortions are more costly and harder to arrange.

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Ahead of first GOP presidential debate, Illinois Republicans tread carefully

In Illinois, many current and former Republicans are steering clear of weighing in on Donald Trump’s absence from Wednesday’s GOP presidential debate in Milwaukee.

Chicago Sun-Times

How carbon capture and storage would boost the Illinois economy

If we hesitate to capitalize on this opportunity, other states won’t, putting at risk the jobs that could have been anchored right here in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Law to end cash bail was forced on Illinoisans

This wasn’t on the ballot. Not many in Illinois had their voice heard in the matter.

Chicago Sun-Times

7 biggest storylines to watch for in Bears vs. Colts

The Bears are gearing up to take on the Colts in Indianapolis for preseason Week 2. Here are 7 big storylines to keep an eye on.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Breaking down the area’s top 10 defensive players

The list includes an Illinois recruit and several juniors with major college offers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Coupling monarchs, kings and gobies, grandfather notes, Illinois Natural Areas

A tinely memory of a grandfather, coupling monarchs in the western suburbs, kings coughing up gobies, and celebrating Illinois Natural Areas 60th are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors beyond.

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Willis Johnson, co-founder of largest Illinois-based theaters, dies at 86. He loved ‘being part of the fun’ with movie-goers

The co-founder of Classic Cinemas was a lifelong Downers Grove resident. Willis Johnson spent his life finding historic, pushed aside buildings and turning them into downtown movie theaters and community hubs.

Sports Illustrated

Kansas Coach Bill Self to Return to Illinois for Charity Game to Aid Maui Fire Victims

The Jayhawks coach has not coached in Champaign, Illinois in 20 years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

10 Bears players to watch on Saturday vs. Colts

Here are 10 Bears players to keep an eye on when they take on the Indianapolis Colts this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker signs bill combating food deserts across Illinois

There were 3.3 million Illinois residents living in a food desert, according to a 2021 Illinois Department of Public Health report. The new measure will support existing grocers and help encourage new grocers by allowing stores receiving grants to be able to receive tax credits and other incentives.

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Not everything with wings is welcome at O’Hare Airport. The lucky ones are caught and relocated.

A team of wildlife experts works to shoo, move away or euthanize birds and other animals found on the airport grounds “to ensure the safety of people and aircraft.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois video gambling mogul Rick Heidner leased space for years to crooked bingo scheme

He says he knew nothing of the skimming that sent two men to prison. Illinois Gaming Board officials won’t say whether they knew of the illegal operation when they gave Heidner a video gambling license.

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Copi dokey? Illinoisans getting hooked on renamed invasive carp delicacies at State Fair

Fairgoers have chowed down on various forms of copi, better known until last year as Asian carp, the invasive fish that has wreaked havoc on Illinois ecosystems. Copi rangoon, sliders or empanadas, anyone?

Reason

In November, Ohio Could Become the 24th State To Legalize Marijuana

The cannabis initiative will appear alongside a measure aimed at protecting abortion rights, which could boost its chances.

Chicago Sun-Times

Politicians and others who opposed ending cash bail now have a duty to help make the law work

Further attempts to sabotage the Pretrial Fairness Act would disregard the will of many Illinoisans and jeopardize public safety, a top ACLU official writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trump? Who’s he? Republicans avoid talk of indicted GOP frontrunner at State Fair —except for Bailey: ‘I support him 100%’

Illinois Republicans didn’t mention former President Donald Trump in their speeches. “Why is it always about Donald Trump?” state House Republican Leader Tony McCombie asked reporters. “Let’s talk about Illinois.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds pile on more secret recordings allegedly showing ex-top aide to Madigan lied to grand jury. ‘Will you be wearing your big boy pants?’

Prosecutors have used a monthslong wiretap of Michael Madigan confidant Michael McClain’s phone to make their case that Tim Mapes lied in 2021 and tried to block the feds’ aggressive investigation of Madigan and McClain.

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