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Checking in on the top uncommitted seniors

Here is a look at a few top uncommitted prospects in Illinois and where they stand with their recruitments.

Chicago Sun-Times

The persistent problem of preschool expulsions

Illinois enacted a law in 2018 aimed at curbing preschool expulsions. Progress has been made, but racial disparities in expulsions persist, a UIC expert says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vice President Harris lauds Illinois as model for nation on protecting abortion rights: ‘This is the home of hope and change’

In her fourth trip to Illinois since taking office, the vice president warned that reproductive rights are under assault across the nation. “And so we need you to get the vote out this November because truly, truly, this election, I do believe will determine the future of not only your…

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Robot food delivery pilot program gets green light from City Council committee

If the full council endorses the plan, a year-old, pandemic-inspired test would expand to an area bounded by Halsted Street, Ogden Avenue, Roosevelt Road and the Eisenhower Expressway.

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How UIC cost taxpayers $1.2M, Illinois pols funded by Juul and more in your Chicago news roundup

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

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How UIC has cost Cook County taxpayers $1.2 million

The university never told county officials it was leasing to a preschool — which could be on the hook for over $800,000 in property taxes. So the bills went to a past tenant — which refused to pay the county over $400,000 in taxes but was allowed to renew its…

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From Maywood to the league: A look back at Proviso East’s NBA pipeline

The basketball powerhouse in Maywood has churned out a dozen players who have played or are currently playing in the NBA. That list includes six first-round picks.

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‘It’s going to help me live a little bit better’: Relief from some student loan debt could lift ‘burden on everyone’

Chicago-area students and grads say any amount of student loan debt cancellation can help them aim for other milestones including marriage and homeownership.

Chicago Sun-Times

A converted RV offers a new hope for fighting opioid deaths in the city’s hardest-hit areas

The mobile center — one of just 2 approved for operation in Illinois — offers a new treatment that could transform narcotics care for users on the West Side.

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With opioid deaths at record levels, users now have a safe space on West Side

The facility is a partnership between the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Community Outreach Intervention Projects program and the West Side Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Their goal is curbing overdose deaths

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Six breakout seniors from the Riverside-Brookfield Summer Shootout

While there were certainly some dud-like performances from a few established names, we’re going to stay positive. Several players opened eyes and raised their stock considerably.

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In Cook County, governments have lost $89.7 million, letting tenants skip out on property taxes

They lease public property to businesses. Many don’t pay their taxes. And the government landlords do little to monitor this, even when the law requires it, a Sun-Times investigation finds.

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Curtis Granderson finds chemistry with his new team on TBS’ baseball coverage

Granderson, who grew up in Lynwood and played at UIC, will be on the pre- and postgame shows Tuesday with fellow analysts Pedro Martinez and Jimmy Rollins and host Lauren Shehadi for the White Sox’ game against the Dodgers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Body pulled from Lake Michigan in Wilmette identified as missing UIC grad student

Daniel Sotelo, 26, had last been seen on April 29 in the 1700 block of South Racine Avenue in Pilsen. His body was discovered on May 22.

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Biden’s plan for free community college has stalled, but at some Chicago-area schools, it’s already happening

CHICAGO -- When Diana Anisova was a high school freshman in Chicago's northwest suburbs, she heard about a program that would let her attend Harper College tuition-free.

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UIC plans to add green space to its East Campus quad. Some students say they don’t want it

The protesters say the quad on the campus — sometimes derided as a concrete jungle — should remain paved for accessibility issues and other reasons.

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Missing UIC student found dead, boyfriend still missing

The cause and manner of Natally Brookson’s death is pending, the medical examiner’s office said.

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Interrail at 50: How the unlimited train pass has been opening up Europe for half a century

‘Europe by Rail’ co-author charts half a century of travel freedom on the trains

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Sky franchise followed a long path to WNBA crown

A look back at the Sky’s up-and-down history before the breakthrough championship season in 2021.

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UIC grad student workers end strike

With final exams looming, the Graduate Employee Organization and UIC administrators agreed to a 3-year contract.

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UIC grad workers go on strike

The 1,500 members of the Chicago campus’ Graduate Employee Organization walked out over stalled contract bargaining.

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The top 20 locals in college basketball’s transfer portal

Among the many options for college coaches at all levels are former high school prospects out of Illinois who, for one reason or another, are on the move.

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UIC police investigate after brick thrown through window of Hull House Museum

A UIC employee saw someone throw a brick through an exterior window Tuesday morning at the building, 800 S. Halsted St., police said.

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Simeon beats Lemont, punches ticket to state finals

Senior Aviyon Morris made sure to walk over and wave goodbye to Lemont’s large student section after the Wolverines’ 52-47 victory in a Class 3A supersectional Monday at UIC’s Credit Union 1 Arena.

Chicago Tribune

UIC law professor says public flashpoint over words used in exam has been ‘absolute hell’

CHICAGO — University of Illinois at Chicago law professor Jason Kilborn said he never could have imagined that a final exam that contained a racial insult to an imaginary woman of color in a pretend civil case would create a campus firestorm that would divide colleagues, lead to his ouster…

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