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In Taiwan, Sen. Duckworth pitches Illinois business; pledges security support as China threat looms

The Chinese government is blasting Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s visit to Taiwan as it steps up its threats against the island it claims.

Chicago Sun-Times

Business groups involved in state’s ‘quality jobs’ report rip the final product

The Illinois Retail Merchants Association, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce say the published findings don’t reflect a consensus of the 36-member task force.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Appellate Court Strikes Down Anti-Disparagement Injunction

From Parrot Pointe Marine, Inc. v. Sandow, decided two weeks ago by the Illinois Appellate Court, in an opinion by Justice Thomas Welch joined by Justices Judy Lynn Cates and Milton Wharton; the dispute stemmed out of a marina's eviction of a boat owner, but the trial court also included…

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Rivian EV Battery Pack Catches Fire: All You Need To Know

A battery pack caught on fire in the testing area of Rivian Automotive, Inc (NASDAQ: RIVN) factory in Normal, Illinois, on May 28, marking Rivian's third mishap since production began last fall,

Benzinga

Allman Brothers Venture Into Cannabis, New Weed Products Hit Shelves In Illinois Dispensaries

The Allman Brothers are joining a growing number of celebrities who are getting into the cannabis movement, Green Market Report writes.

Benzinga

State task force urges government, businesses to unite behind ‘quality jobs’

The report from a 36-member panel says Illinois could be a national leader if it encourages creation of jobs with pay and benefits that can help workers support families.

Chicago Sun-Times

How the newest federal prison became one of the deadliest

Federal prisoners said to be the most dangerous are sent to a special unit at an Illinois penitentiary. NPR and The Marshall Project have uncovered violence, abuse and a string of inmate deaths there.

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Five things to know about one of the deadliest federal prisons

Federal prisoners said to be the most dangerous are sent to a special unit at a prison in Illinois. NPR and The Marshall Project uncovered violence, abuse and deaths there. Here are five takeaways.

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Ceremony at Logan statue commemorates Memorial Day

Illinois native and Union Maj. Gen. John A. Logan is credited as the founder of “decoration day” to honor Civil War dead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois collects data about who gets abortions but keeps race, ethnicity hidden

The data that could help illuminate disparities has never been public here. After a WBEZ inquiry, the state is evaluating whether that should change.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois’ transition to electric vehicles crucial to stopping pollution-related deaths: report

Health advocate is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to speed the transition to electric vehicles.

Chicago Sun-Times

Moment 30ft yacht EXPLODES in flames injuring 15 after refuelling at marina

A 30ft yacht went up in flames after it was refuelled at Spring Brook Marina in Seneca, Illinois, US, leaving 15 youngsters and adults injured, with one man airlifted to hospital

Daily Mirror

Invest in children at early age to help end violence

I am calling on every police executive in the state of Illinois, our state legislators and other stakeholders to support robust investment in early education programs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois’ spring turkey harvest up slightly from 2021

Illinois hunters harvested 13,701 wild turkeys during the spring seasons, up slightly from the harvest in 2021.

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Memorial Day memories from Pat Quinn — and me

The former governor will attend an exhibition at the Clearing library of 300 portraits of Illinois soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. I’ll be remembering my dad, a decorated World War II soldier.

Chicago Tribune

Legislators and LGBTQ advocates call out State Farm after insurance giant pulls support for gender identity program

Illinois legislators and advocacy group Equality Illinois issued a joint statement Thursday calling out State Farm after the insurance giant pulled support for a gender identity school book program.

Chicago Sun-Times

Democratic secretary of state candidates debate who is carrying the most ethical baggage

Ald. David Moore (17th), who has limited campaign coffers, tried to paint himself as the candidate without any ethical problems — as former state treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Chicago city clerk Anna Valencia traded barbs in the heated Democratic race to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse…

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Senate Republicans block Durbin, Schneider domestic terrorism bill; lax to act after Uvalde, Buffalo

Once again, Democrats are pushing for not the perfect, but at least some good when it comes to responding to mass shootings, the latest in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas.

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2 months after being gutted over accusations of being soft on crime, parole board frees 2 men convicted of Chicago-area killings

In March, the Illinois Senate rejected the appointments of two interim board members. A third quit rather than face a vote. With 2 new members, the board returned Thursday.

Chicago Tribune

‘Look at Chicago’: Politicians again use city as example of why strict gun control won’t work

CHICAGO — Aline Stern of Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood found it difficult to send her two children to school on Wednesday, the morning after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Texas, killing 19 children and two adults.

Chicago Tribune

As flourishing cannabis industry expands to pricier, high-profile sites, social equity applicants left behind

When medical marijuana sales began in Illinois in 2014, cannabis firms typically chose unobtrusive buildings, sometimes hidden away in industrial parks, to sell the controversial product.

The Independent UK

Ex-Illinois House leader Arroyo sentenced for bribery scheme

A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker, Lightfoot, other local Democrats rip Texas governor for injecting Chicago into school shooting debate

“I hate to say this, there are more people that are shot every weekend in Chicago than there are in schools in Texas,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. Gov. J.B. Pritzker tweeted, “Shame on you.” Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) tweeted that the Republican governor was an “@sshole” and should” keep…

Chicago Sun-Times

GOP gubernatorial debates: Bailey calls Chicago ‘a crime-ridden, corrupt, dysfunctional hellhole’

It was a bleak picture painted by the half of the GOP primary field — venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan, businessman Gary Rabine and state Sen. Darren Bailey — who squared off during a live debate hosted by WGN-TV.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rep. Lauren Underwood leading drive to bolster swing district Democrats on Obamacare subsidies

At issue are pending increases in health insurance costs for Affordable Care Act plans. Voters will learn just before the November elections that temporarily boosted subsidies will expire in 2023 — unless Congress acts.

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