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Judge rules portion of SAFE-T Act ending cash bail is unconstitutional

Kankakee County Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington sided with prosecutors and sheriffs from across Illinois in ruling that the cash bail section of the legislation violates the Illinois Constitution. Attorney General Kwame Raoul has vowed to appeal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reveals the racism that shaped his legacy

White’s life has also been shaped immeasurably by his race and by the racism of others. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin calls White a “legend in Illinois politics.”

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Pink salmon earns Fish of the Year

Pink salmon earn Fish of the Year honors, a bit of an unorthodox FOTY because the honor usually goes to an individual angler and fish.

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The hiring process for people who investigate abuse in Illinois prisons is mismanaged, the state says

The finding raises questions about the qualifications of the investigators who are crucial in holding abusive guards accountable.

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Commentary: Contributions to donor-advised funds help food banks to serve those in need

As we approach the end of the year, nonprofits across Chicagoland will receive more donations this month than any other time of the year. Inspired by the holiday spirit, donors are choosing to give to charities that serve those most affected by the ongoing economic downturn, including the Northern Illinois…

Chicago Tribune

Failure by Congress to extend federal child tax credit hurts tens of thousands of children in Illinois

Our federal lawmakers and state legislators should make it a priority to help our most vulnerable residents when they get back to work next month.

Chicago Sun-Times

Will this get me banned at Radio City?

Lawyer could not have been turned away from show in Illinois due to stringent facial recognition laws here.

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6 months after end of Roe, Illinois abortion providers treat a ‘historic high’ number of out-of-state patients

CHICAGO — Six months after the historic fall of Roe v. Wade, Illinois abortion providers say they’re seeing an unprecedented number of out-of-state patients — and they’re traveling from more states than ever before.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois Appellate Court Overturns a Stop-Posting-About-Plaintiff Order

Trial court: "I understand that you have a first amendment privilege, but sometimes the first amendment privilege contravenes certain statutes that are enacted by the State ...." Appellate court: That's "a misunderstanding of the relationship between statutes and constitutions."

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What happens when cash bail ends in Illinois? In other states, narrower attempts have succeeded but debate goes on

Illinois is poised to become the first state to eliminate cash bail. Other states have tried limited versions of what Illinois is about to do, making it difficult to know exactly what to expect.

Chicago Sun-Times

Too many people are dying from opioid overdoses. Prevention sites would save lives.

Illinois are on track for another record-breaking year of opioid overdose deaths, most of which occur on Chicago’s West Side. Prevention sites, commonly known as ‘safe injection sites,’ keep people alive and connect them to drug abuse treatment.

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Updated Smoke Detector Act takes effect in 2023

The bill, backed by the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and enacted by the General Assembly, is meant to reflect advances in alarm technology.

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Are Illinois schools teaching reading all wrong?

A mounting body of research shows specific ways students should be taught to read. But many popular lessons aren’t aligned with that science.

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Best photos from the Bears’ Week 16 loss vs. Bills

The Bears suffered 35-13 loss to the Bills. Here are the best photos from Week 16:

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Bait shop changes, crossbows, pink salmon, cougars, lakefront northern pike

Bait shop changes around Chicago, record crossbow usage by Illinois bowhunters, pink salmon records, cougars in Illinois and northern pike on the Chicago lakefront are among the top stories in the outdoors around Chicago during 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times

Massive spending bill — with lots of Illinois projects — passes House, Senate; sent to Biden to sign

The measure was approved on a 225-201 roll-call vote. Nine Republicans — including Illinois members Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis, both lame ducks — joined Democrats in passing the measure.

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‘Are we having fun yet?!’ — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

2022’s last Congressional Hits and Misses sees departing Illinois Rep. Rodney Davis quoting Nickelback in his farewell speech, and more.

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5 bold predictions for Bears vs. Bills

From Khalil Herbert's strong return to a big game from N'Keal Harry, here are our bold predictions for Bears vs. Bills.

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LZ Granderson: The lonely exit of Adam Kinzinger

In January 2011, the Chicago Tribune published a Q&A with Illinois' five freshmen in the U.S. House. Among them was Republican Adam Kinzinger, who had run for Congress after three tours in Iraq. When the quintet were asked, "Whom do you admire from the other side of the aisle?" four…

Chicago Tribune

Relatives of child orphaned in July 4 parade shooting are in court over guardianship and estate issues

After 2-year-old Aiden McCarthy’s parents were killed in a mass shooting on the 4th of July in Highland Park, Illinois, the boy, according to his maternal grandfather, asked, “Are mommy and daddy coming soon?”

Chicago Tribune

As GOP US Rep. Adam Kinzinger steps off congressional stage, the Trump critic still seeks role in national politics

As U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger prepares to leave Congress after 12 years, just days after casting a historic committee vote recommending criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, the Republican politician from Illinois finds himself literally a man without a home.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: I lost my grandson to fentanyl. We owe young people like him a lot more

My grandson Joshua died from fentanyl last month.

Chicago Sun-Times

Developer who recorded Madigan early in fed investigation gets 16 months in prison

Long before the feds’ public corruption investigation rocked Chicago, See Y. Wong went undercover to record powerful politicians in 2014.

Chicago Tribune

Jetsons-style robots are invading Chicago-area hospitals, amid worker shortage

It’s not polite to stare. Especially in the hospital.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois wins $253.7 million in federal funding to boost internet access in underserved areas

The new federal money will be used to connect 87,613 households and businesses in Illinois without high-speed internet access.

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