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What to know about the recovery ahead for 16 children rescued from Ohio home

Some of the children may be placed in specialized treatment facilities as part of their recovery

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Democratic official was pulled over for DUI. She then mocked a cop’s manhood

Police officers found an open bottle of red wine in the vehicle belonging to Samantha Steele, following a road collision

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Robodebt: five years of lies, mistakes and failures that caused a $1.8bn scandal

The royal commission ended on Friday, having heard shocking testimony from officials and politicians, and heart-rending accounts of the impact of the botched scheme

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2023

The Robodebt royal commission has wrapped up for now. Here are some of the key takeaways

The Robodebt royal commission hears startling evidence with senior bureaucrats admitting they didn't follow legal advice, were too busy to raise concerns or didn't think it was their responsibility. Here's how the two weeks of hearings wrapped up.

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022

Public servant was nominated for Australia Day award for role in designing robodebt, inquiry hears

Former human services official Scott Britton also tells royal commission his team were under pressure to propose budget savings when scheme identified

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2022

Robodebt rolled out despite pilot problems

Two senior public servants involved in the robodebt program have given evidence to the royal commission about how it was rolled out despite legal issues.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Manager describes day-to-day pressures of 'overwhelmed' department managing Robodebt scheme

Coalition-era Commonwealth bureaucrats felt pressured to find new ways to rein in potential welfare fraud and non-compliance, the Robodebt royal commission hears.

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Health officials urge suburban residents to get COVID booster, flu shot ahead of holidays

The Boost Up campaign will run a series of ads throughout suburban Cook County, according to a statement by the Cook County Department of Public Health.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2022

Lonely at the GOP? Only one Republican on County Board fighting to stay — and Democrats see that as one too many

There are just two Republicans on the 17-member Cook County Board: Sean Morrison and Peter Silvestri, who is not running for re-election. Morrison knows the board is vulnerable to losing a conservative voice, which he argues serves as a check on power. “I’m very worried,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Cook County’s new flag is revealed

A Y shape that symbolizes the Chicago’s River’s split at Wolf Point anchors the new flag. Its green outline symbolizes nature and the county’s forest preserves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022