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Illinois Gov. Pritzker launches ad criticizing GOP rival for saying Holocaust ‘doesn’t compare’ to lives lost to abortion

CHICAGO — Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker launched a TV spot on Tuesday criticizing Republican challenger Darren Bailey for a 2017 statement in which the wealthy downstate farmer contended the Holocaust during World War II pales in comparison with lives lost through abortion.

Chicago Tribune

Judge grants defense until next year to file motions in racketeering case against former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan

CHICAGO — The racketeering case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant will likely not see any significant court action until next year after a judge Tuesday granted the defense a lengthy extension to review the massive pile of evidence turned over by prosecutors.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois becomes third state to declare monkeypox public health emergency after New York and California

Illinois is the third state with most infections after reporting 520 cases, roughly 9 per cent of the 5,811 nationally

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California and Illinois declare states of emergency to help fight monkeypox outbreaks

Monkeypox cases in California, Illinois and New York make up nearly half of the nationwide total. The governors in those states have all declared a state of emergency to help address the outbreaks.

WEKU

California and Illinois declare health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

California has reported a total of 786 cases as of today, while Illinois has recorded 520.

Axios

Pritzker declares public health emergency, state disaster area as Illinois hits 520 monkeypox cases

The governor called it a “a rare, but potentially serious disease that requires the full mobilization of all available public health resources to prevent the spread.” The proclamation allows public health officials to better coordinate efforts with the federal government and other state agencies…

Chicago Sun-Times

Potawatomi Nation’s decades-long effort to reclaim land near DeKalb could be settled by Congress

In farm country near DeKalb, Illinois, Native Americans and settlers have been feuding over a piece of disputed land for 173 years. Now, a federal bill proposes to settle the dispute once and for all — but could still face local resistance.

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Darren Bailey struggling to win over former Richard Irvin supporters in governor’s race

Ken Griffin said he was “all in” to beat Gov. J.B. Pritzker, but after Griffin’s chosen candidate Richard Irvin lost the GOP primary, the hedge-fund billionaire is out. And Republican nominee Darren Bailey is struggling to win over others who supported his vanquished rival, WBEZ and the Chicago…

Chicago Sun-Times

Five children among seven killed in horror crash on Illinois interstate

Five children aged between five and 13 were among those killed in deadly crash

The Independent UK

Man with AK-47 Rifle Arrested Near Iranian Journalist’s Home in New York

New York Police Department (NYPD) officers arrested a man with a loaded Kalashnikov in a Brooklyn neighborhood where Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad resides with her family, the New York Post reported on Sunday. The newspaper quoted sources as saying that Khalid Mehdiyev, 23, was found near the journalist’s…

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1 winner in $1.3B Mega Millions jackpot, ticket sold in Illinois

It’s a mega win.

Tribune News Service

Winning ticket for $1.34 billion lottery jackpot sold in Des Plaines

Illinois Lottery officials said it’s the largest prize in state history, and the second-biggest pot ever in the U.S.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mega Millions: at least one ticket holder won $1.28bn jackpot, lottery says

Single ticket in Illinois has the winning numbers for one of the biggest lottery prizes in recent US history

The Guardian - US

Carvana Loses License, Again, To Sell Cars In Illinois

This is the second license suspension for the company in the Prairie State within two months.

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Illinois ticketholder wins Mega Millions jackpot of $1.28bn

Jackpot surpasses billion dollars for third time in two decades

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Mega Millions ticket wins $1.34 billion lottery jackpot

The winning ticket was sold in Illinois.

WEKU

Check your Mega Millions ticket! Somebody won the $1.34 billion jackpot

There was one winning ticket in the draw, and it was bought in Illinois. The jackpot was the nation's third-largest lottery prize. Earlier, officials had estimated the winning take at $1.28 billion.

The Independent UK

Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B Mega Millions jackpot

Someone has beaten the odds and won the estimated $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot

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Patrick Quinn could make a run at Lori Lightfoot

Sneed: Bolstered by polling, former governor supported mayor last time

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Illinois to spend up to $760 million from lawsuit settlement to confront opioid crisis

The money will come from Illinois’ share of a multistate settlement with drug companies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker wins state party leadership battle after U.S. Rep. Kelly exits, clearing path for state Rep. Hernandez

The issue is whether a federal office holder should be the state party chair, because federal rules limit the ability of a member of Congress to do substantial fundraising for state level races. “If you look over the last 16 months, you see it hasn’t worked,” Pritzker said Friday, before…

The Independent UK

Horrifying video shows police repeatedly punching teen in Illinois

Community members protested outside the Oak Lawn police station after Hadi Abuataleh, 17, was beaten during his arrest

Chicago Sun-Times

Scammers still targeting Illinois state employment agency; officials say they’re better prepared now

An academic researcher says he finds Illinoisans’ stolen financial information for sale online, along with tutorials explaining how to commit fraud.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nearly 20,000 Cook County residents holding revoked FOID cards — enough to populate a medium-sized suburb

Cook County sheriff’s police told Illinois legislators Thursday that “manpower” issues are the main reason why the revoked cards are still in the hands of potentially dangerous people.

The Independent UK

Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin says he tested positive for COVID

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and was in quarantine with what he described as minor symptoms

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