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Asian American candidates in Illinois aim to break state records — and ‘the bamboo ceiling’

At least 22 Asian American candidates are running for offices in the November election and next year’s city elections, not to mention others running in other local races across the state.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois tax rebates are coming -- in time for the election

Democrats who run state government are celebrating because tax rebates totaling more than $1.2 billion are heading to 6 million taxpayers

The Independent UK

All candidates for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District — Delia Ramirez (D) and Justin Burau (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Chief Justice Anne Burke stepping down from Illinois Supreme Court

The retirement comes a year before her husband, Ald. Ed Burke (14th), is scheduled to stand trial on federal racketeering charges.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Worsening Trends' In Cannabis Retail Are Here: Can The Downtrend Reverse?

Publicly traded cannabis companies have seen their stock prices plunge over the past year, with investor sentiment mainly dependent on news around federal cannabis legalization, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Pablo Zuanic said in his recent note.

Benzinga

Best photos from the Bears’ Week 1 upset win vs. 49ers

The Bears opened the 2022 season with a 19-10 upset victory over the 49ers. Take a look at the action:

USA Today Sports Media Group

We owe thanks to our child welfare workers

Illinois’ child welfare system isn’t perfect. But during Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week, let’s not forget those who are in the trenches every day trying to do what’s best for our most vulnerable children.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Big Ten power rankings after Week 2. Bring on the chaos.

We pick up the pieces from what was an interesting Week 2 in the Big Ten to give you our conference power rankings. #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illinois man pleads guilty to felonies in 2021 Capitol riot

Federal prosecutors say a central Illinois man pleaded guilty Friday to felony charges for assaulting a law enforcement officer and a member of the news media during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

The Independent UK

Illinois man pleads guilty to assaulting police officer during Capitol attack

Shane Woods, of Auburn, was arrested June 24, 2021, in Springfield.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gulf expands in US with gas purchase

SET-listed Gulf Energy Development, Thailand's biggest private power producer by market value, has purchased 49% of Jackson Generation, a gas-fired power plant in Illinois, for US$400 million (15 billion baht) as it embarks on its US expansion.

Bangkok Post

All candidates for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Illinois’ 1st Congressional District — Jonathan Jackson (D) and Eric Carlson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Union Station: Illinois Appellate Court ruling allows collective bargaining amendment to remain on the ballot

A three-judge panel of the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow’s May 2022 denial of a petition to remove Amendment 1, the Right to Collective Bargaining Measure, from the ballot.

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Some immigrants arriving from Texas temporarily living in suburban hotel

About 300 immigrants have come to Chicago via Texas-charted buses to Illinois within the last week, according to Illinois officials. Some are now temporarily living at a suburban hotel.

Chicago Sun-Times

Juul Labs, target of $440 million settlement, has given Illinois pols over $120,000 since 2020

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch has been a major recipient of the company’s giving, campaign-finance records show.

Chicago Sun-Times

Most Illinois taxpayers will be getting a tax rebate from the state soon — all you need to know

Distribution of the onetime income- and property-tax rebates, which will be issued to qualifying Illinois residents, starts Monday.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Illinois farmers do their part to relieve food insecurity. They need more help

These are the best of times for Illinois’ corn and soybean farmers, as anyone driving along downstate highways can plainly see. With just weeks to go before the peak of our state’s harvest, productive fields stretch for miles.

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Gulf Energy invests $409m for 49% stake in US gas-fired plant

SET-listed Gulf Energy Development (Gulf) on Friday said it has invested US$409 million in a 49% stake in Jackson Generation, a 1,200-megawatt natural gas-fired power project in Illinois, its first expansion into the United States.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Big Ten football expert picks and predictions, Week 2

Our writers pick the Big Ten games and biggest nonconference games against the spread and straight up for Week 2.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stadium subsidies are a horrifically bad deal for taxpayers

Illinois taxpayers have had enough punishment. But Arlington Heights residents don’t have to accept the same fate. They have a legitimate path to victory in preventing another bad corporate welfare deal.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Appellate Court breathes new life into distracted driving lawsuit, opens door to possible refund of millions in fines

The Appellate Court ruled Circuit Judge Pamela McLean Myerson was wrong to toss the case in August 2021 by finding the plaintiffs lacked legal standing.

Chicago Sun-Times

AP Week 3 Illinois high school football rankings

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

Chicago Sun-Times

Program aids women in earning degrees while incarcerated, another City Council departure 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.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Does lax enforcement of Illinois gun legislation violate victims’ civil rights?

As Illinois Democrats continue to seek a ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines after the Highland Park massacre on July 4, critics of gun safety laws voice a familiar rebuttal:

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