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Want to quickly spot idiots? Here are five foolproof red flags

The governor of Illinois went viral with a speech about seeing idiots in one’s midst. I have a few pointers of my own to offer

The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2023

Illinois farmers talk about drought, deluge and dealing with climate change

The state’s largest industry can’t ignore global warming — but change can be slow and expensive. Here’s what farmers say is tipping the scales for them.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023

After Roe v Wade fell, this father-daughter duo left Texas to go on providing abortions

Last year’s US Supreme Court ruling left women struggling to find abortions

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

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A closer look at why the Illinois Supreme Court upheld law ending cash bail

Both the majority and minority opinions in the Illinois Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on the SAFE-T Act last week claimed the other side was ignoring the “plain language” of the Illinois Constitution.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023

Mount Carmel’s Angelo Ciaravino is the breakout star of the summer

The 6-6 senior has turned heads and is now the hottest name in Illinois high school basketball recruiting.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 21, 2023

Barack Obama appears in library TikTok video to put focus on book bans

Barack Obama turned to the Kankakee, Illinois, librarians when he kicked off an effort to push back against book bans earlier this week to support their belief that among their library’s 80,000 books, there’s something for each reader.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 20, 2023

SCOTUS strikes down student debt cancellation plan, takes up case on agency enforcement authority

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Jul 20, 2023

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Illinois Instagram Users May Get Class Action Settlement Payment

A class action complaint was filed against Meta over privacy on Instagram in the state of Illinois.

Kiplinger · Jul 20, 2023

Families fleeing anti-trans states

Draconian laws banning trans care are forcing some families to flee to more progressive states

Salon · Jul 20, 2023

Latinos deserve a seat on Illinois Supreme Court

The Latino legal community has built a pipeline of qualified Latinos for the judiciary. The Cook County Democratic Party should do its part and slate a Latino for a seat on state Supreme Court.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

US athletes allege hazing abuse at Northwestern University

Student-athletes say hazing at the prominent Illinois university included ‘physical, sexual and emotional abuse’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023

London calling? Pritzker gives UK trip update — hints Illinois in ‘final throes’ of electric vehicle deals

In a call with reporters Wednesday, the governor said he is actively pursuing Illinois partnerships with electric vehicle companies and original equipment manufacturers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Madden 24: See the ratings for Bears running backs, offensive line

Madden 24 has released ratings for running backs and offensive linemen. See the Bears' players ratings:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 19, 2023

Illinois needs more immigrant workers

A growing number of states with worker shortages want the Biden administration to let them issue temporary work permits to more undocumented immigrants, a landscaping trade group leader writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Northwestern hazing scandal puts school in company with schools such as Penn State

Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023

Eliminating cash bail puts Illinois firmly on road of criminal justice reform

There will be passionate naysayers ready to pounce if a suspect is released and then charged with another crime — but that could happen even under a cash bail system

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

How bail reform will work in Illinois

The act backed by the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday lays out new procedures for detaining someone that do not include cash bail.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2023

Instagram agrees to pay $68.5 million in Illinois biometric privacy settlement

Millions of Illinois Instagram users may be eligible for a cut of a new $68.5 million class-action biometric privacy settlement.

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Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Illinois Democrats celebrate court decision ending cash bail: ‘Monumental change is possible’

On the other side, Senate Republican Leader John Curran said the ruling warrants a special session to address key concerns before cash bail is eliminated in September.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Two ComEd defendants are stripped of their ability to practice law in Illinois

Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore contested the move to suspend her law license, but the state Supreme Court ruled against her.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 18, 2023

30 Most Important Bears of 2023: No. 9 Justin Jones

At No. 9 on our Most Important Bears series is Justin Jones, the clear leader in an overhauled interior defensive line group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Illinois set to be first state to end cash bail after state Supreme Court ruling

Landmark criminal justice reform isn’t unconstitutional, should take effect in September, justices rule Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

Barack Obama, in TikTok starring Kankakee Public Library staffers, launches drive against book bans

Book bans are brewing as an issue that could energize voters — on the left and right — from local contests for library and school boards to the White House — heading into the 2024 election cycle.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 17, 2023

As progressives gather in Chicago, Brandon Johnson’s election and state’s social policies celebrated

Brandon Johnson’s election as mayor and Illinois’ enactment of liberalized social policies under Gov. J.B. Pritzker served as rallying points for the three-day Netroots Nation conference, the largest national gathering of progressives and a precursor to next year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023

Bring electric vehicle manufacturing to Illinois to help spark our economy

A successful effort could help offset the loss of other corporate headquarters jobs that have left our state.

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