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Republican Irvin vows to take the ‘handcuffs off the police’ by repealing law that Democrats insist he supported

The Aurora mayor vowed to repeal “anti-police pro-criminal policies” in a bill that Pritzker signed into law last year. Pritzker’s campaign says a letter that Irvin sent to one of the sponsors shows he actually supported the criminal justice reforms — but Irvin’s campaign says he was just “being…

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022

In Taiwan, Sen. Duckworth pitches Illinois business; pledges security support as China threat looms

The Chinese government is blasting Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s visit to Taiwan as it steps up its threats against the island it claims.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 1, 2022

While electric vehicles proliferate, charging stations lag behind

United States efforts to build a national network of electric vehicle charging stations are moving slowly as states figure out how to fairly dole out public funding to kick-start a new service industry.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2022

‘Look at Chicago’: Politicians again use city as example of why strict gun control won’t work

CHICAGO — Aline Stern of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood found it difficult to send her two children to school on Wednesday, the morning after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Texas, killing 19 children and two adults.

Chicago Tribune · May 26, 2022

Afternoon Edition: May 25, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022

Pritzker, Lightfoot, other local Democrats rip Texas governor for injecting Chicago into school shooting debate

“I hate to say this, there are more people that are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. Gov. J.B. Pritzker tweeted, “Shame on you.” Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) tweeted that the Republican governor was an “@sshole” and should” keep…

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022

GOP gubernatorial debates: Irvin more elusive than lesser known rivals Schimpf and Solomon

During a rapid-fire “yes or no,” segment, Max Solomon and Paul Schimpf agreed that the events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 were not an “insurrection.” But Richard Irvin touted his credentials as a lawyer and said, “I don’t think it’s a ‘yes or no’ question.”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 25, 2022

Republican Richard Irvin says he’s not hiding behind his TV ads — or Ken Griffin’s millions

Irvin is a good in-person politician, a side of him that many in the Chicago area haven’t gotten to see so far. A “Meet Richard” tab on his campaign website features photos, his biography and an option to contribute to his campaign, but no information about public events.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022

New census figures show Illinois’ population change was actually a modest gain, but experts say warning signs remain

CHICAGO — Brooke Landrum came to Chicago from Cincinnati in 2016 to attend Loyola University, and after graduation she decided to stay and settle into the bustling Lakeview neighborhood.

Chicago Tribune · May 23, 2022

Pfleger still at forefront of anti-gun fight as he plans June march

“I truly believe the greatest symbol of evil in our time is a child lying in a casket, slaughtered by violence. How many people have to die and children slaughtered before we say, ‘Enough!?’ ”

Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022