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2 immigrant temp workers file lawsuit against Illinois staffing agency, alleging wage cuts and denied work at height of pandemic

Since migrating to the United States nearly two decades ago, Patricia Martinez, now 55, and a mother of two adult children, found a livelihood working through staffing agencies. Though some days felt heavier than others, she was grateful to have a job even if it meant earning the minimum wage.

Chicago Tribune

Pritzker calls threat to abortion rights ‘actual emergency’ for voters to prevent — promises further legislation

The event also highlighted that the pledge Pritzker made on June 24 to call the Illinois General Assembly back into session in Springfield to “further enshrine” reproductive rights remains unfulfilled.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois man pleads guilty to misdemeanor in connection with Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

David Wiersma’s sentencing is set for Nov. 29. He faces up to six months in prison.

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Pulse of the Heartland: Centralia voters say Chicago treats southern Illinois like ‘an afterthought — it’s two different worlds’

The Sun-Times visited the downstate city to see what’s on voters’ minds. Perhaps not surprisingly, COVID-19, jobs and abortion are uppermost. But like much of southern Illinois — and other downstate areas — it’s all wrapped up in a deeply ingrained feeling of being forgotten.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois man gets 55 years for killing deputy US marshal

A federal judge has sentenced an Illinois man to 55 years in prison for the shooting death of a deputy U.S. marshal serving an arrest warrant for a series of downstate burglaries

The Independent UK

As dove season approaches, here’s a look at conditions at select Illinois public sites

With the dove-hunting season opening Thursday, Sept. 1, here’s a couple reminders and the annual look at conditions at select Illinois public sites.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Mental torture for us’: A year after fleeing Afghanistan, refugees in Chicago anguish over unclear future

Since last August, about 2,500 Afghans have resettled in Illinois. Many face huge hurdles in finding jobs, difficulty resolving their immigration status and uncertainty that some fear will have a long-term impact on their health.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Charging electric cars in Illinois: You clean your own windshield, too.

The race to provide charging stations for all those electric vehicles Americans are buying.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago outdoors: Suburban bucks, Jack O’Lantern mushrooms, black crickets & Illinois doves/pigeons

A bunch of bucks at a suburban forest preserve, Jack O’Lantern mushrooms in Will County, black crickets around Chicago, and recognized doves and pigeons in Illinois are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times

Northwestern Wildcats total wins betting preview

Northwestern Wildcats @Tipico total wins betting preview

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First pictures of American family killed in Highlands crash as tributes paid

Mary-Lou Mauch, her son Jared Bastion and daughter Kathryn Bastion-Strong, were travelling around Scotland from Illinois when they were killed in a crash.

Daily Record

A special session on abortion rights is not looking all that likely

Lawmakers and advocates have been brought together for talks ever since a special session statement was issued in July, but, as always, the devil is in the details.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hunt is on for massive £1billion lottery winner as no one steps up to claim prize

One month after the lucky winning ticket was purchased from a petrol station the Mega Millions jackpot still remains unclaimed despite it being the largest ever prize won in Illinois, US

Daily Mirror

MariMed Inc.: Existing Assets Have The Ability To Generate Over $350 million In Revenue Over Time

On August 8, MariMed, Inc. (OTC: MRMD) delivered second quarter 2022 financial results near the beginning of U.S. cannabis earnings season.

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When Moms Attack: Illinois high school lets moms tackle sons on football team

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The Independent UK

Winning $1.34bn lottery ticket not yet claimed as officials urge players to check ticket numbers

The winning ticket was sold at a Speedway gas station in Illinois last month

Chicago Sun-Times

Want to own Illinois’ very first automobile license plate? It’s on auction now

The “No. 1” plate was issued by the City of Chicago in 1904.

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10 Players to watch in Bears’ final preseason game vs. Browns

Here are 10 players we're keeping an eye on when the Bears take the field this preseason one last time before the regular season begins.

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Winner of $1.34bn Mega Millions lottery hasn’t claimed prize after a month

A single ticket purchased at an gas station in Des Plaines, Illinois, won the gigantic sum

USA Today Sports Media Group

Wyoming vs. Illinois: Game Preview, How To Watch, Odds, Prediction

The Wyoming Cowboys head to Champaign to face the Illini. Here's how to watch and what to watch for.

Benzinga

Powerful Politicians Fighting For Cannabis: A Hyatt Family Billionaire Is In Strong Company

Regulations are a huge problem for the US cannabis industry as marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, forcing those involved to work around the many hurdles. Fortunately, more and more influential people are joining the effort to help bring about change. We call them friends of the industry.

WEKU

A rare, first-of-its kind Chicago license plate is up for auction

Before Illinois took over the issuing of license plates, Chicago made plates from thin, stamped aluminum. Of those, the first-ever made is expected to sell for upwards of $4,000.

Tribune News Service

Heidi Stevens: Darren Bailey keeps calling Chicago a hellhole. I call it humanity.

State Sen. Darren Bailey, Republican candidate for governor of Illinois, is holding firm to his assertion that Chicago is a hellhole, a designation he first bestowed upon us during a May primary debate, when he called the city, to be precise, “a crime-ridden, corrupt, dysfunctional hellhole.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden officials in Illinois this week: Labor Sec. Walsh, Ag Sec. Vilsack, UN Amb. Thomas-Greenfield

Biden administration officials are criss-crossing the nation in August to highlight President Joe Biden’s accomplishments in advance of the November elections.

Chicago Sun-Times

AP preseason 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.

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