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Feds charge 2 more Illinois women with joining U.S. Capitol riot

The case against Trudy Castle and Kimberly DiFrancesco bring the number of known Illinois residents charged in the breach to 30. The feds say they became aware of the pair after someone shared photos that had been texted to their spouse by DiFrancesco.

Chicago Sun-Times

Corinthian Colleges federal student loan debt canceled: Impacts 26,000 Illinois borrowers

The Education Department discharged all remaining federal student loans borrowed to attend any Corinthian Colleges campus. The 26,000 Illinois loans total about $226 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois broadband expansion will create 25,000 jobs, researchers say

Illinois’ planned expansion of broadband internet access will create thousands of jobs, boost workers’ wages and help bridge rural-urban and racial divides in online access, researchers with the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found in a recent…

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Beacon Acquires Complete Supply For Undisclosed Sum

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ:BECN) has acquired Complete Supply, Inc., an independent distributor of residential roofing and exterior building supplies to contractors and homebuilders in Willowbrook, Illinois. Financial terms were not disclosed. This acquisition expands Beacon's presence in Chicago. "With this acquisition, we continue to expand our footprint and drive toward achieving our…

Benzinga

Cannabis Regulatory Update: Connecticut Removes Cap On Marijuana Retail Stores, North Carolina To Legalize Hemp And More

Illinois Judge Clears Way For 185 New Cannabis Retail Licenses

Benzinga

Transfer portal treasures: Where the 10 best locals are headed

The busy, active and heavily talked about transfer portal in college basketball this spring has included dozens of former Illinois prep products who are on the move.

Chicago Sun-Times

Doggy Paddle: Crafty Jack Russell Uses Pool Filter As Her Own VIP Exit

BabyGirl the mini Jack Russell uses a pool filter system as her own VIP exit – that is Very Important Pooch – as seen in a viral video.

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Woman killed and two children injured when parasail hits bridge in Florida

Captain cut tether line when parasail ‘pegged’ in strong winds, say officials

The Independent UK

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…

Reason

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.

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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.

WEKU

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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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.

Daily Mirror

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

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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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