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At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening

A high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could bring a strike against the automaker

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Illinois Falsely Accused These Parents of Abusing Their Baby—and Now Won't Tell Them Who Actually Did It

"I never thought that this was even humanly possible," says Sabra Brucker.

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Illinois Bans Corporal Punishment In All Schools

Illinois becomes the fifth state to ban corporal punishment in all schools, prioritizing child safety and well-being.

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‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Illinois will soon become just the fifth state in the nation to prohibit corporal punishment in all schools

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Democrats Unburdened by What They Have Done to Chicago

This is what you get when politics is untethered from governance.

Reason

Tammy Duckworth slams Trump’s ‘despicable’ comments about military veterans

‘Frankly, he’s not fit to be commander in chief,’ the Illinois senator and army veteran said

The Independent UK

Illinois National Guard On Standby At Democratic National Convention

Governor Pritzker confirms National Guard presence at Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a precautionary measure for expected protests.

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Check out the best pics of Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams vs the Bengals

Caleb Williams had a higlight-worthy performance vs the Bengals in Week Two of the preseason.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Planned Parenthood for offering free vasectomies and abortions near DNC

The purpose of the mobile health unit – which is offering free medication abortions, vasectomies and emergency contraceptives – is to demonstrate that basic health care should be accessible, according to Planned Parenthood Great Rivers

The Independent UK

Democratic national convention: who are the politicians to watch?

The theme of the event is ‘passing the torch’, giving the party the chance to spotlight its up-and-coming stars

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Simone Biles shows up at Bears vs. Bengals to watch her husband in the NFL preseason

With a walking boot on her left foot, the seven-time gold medalist was in the building to watch her husband, Jonathan Owens.

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Biden Designates National Monument At 1908 Race Riot Site

President Biden designates national monument at 1908 race riot site in Springfield, Illinois, highlighting racial violence history and ongoing efforts to a...

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Brickbat: Playing Chicken

Vera Liddell, former director of food services at Harvey School District 152 in Illinois, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing $1.5 million in food—primarily chicken wings—from the school system. Liddell placed unauthorized orders for the food from July 2020 to February 2022 through…

Reason

Family Of Illinois Mother Killed By Deputy Demands Police Reforms

Advocates push for law enforcement reforms following the tragic death of Sonya Massey, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in policing.

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Biden to designate 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

President Joe Biden is expected to sign a proclamation designating a national monument in Springfield, Illinois, at the site of a 1908 race riot that later fueled the formation of the NAACP

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McDonald’s expands CosMc’s locations

The new restaurant location comes after CosMc’s opened its first location in Bolingbrook, Illinois, back in 2023

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New Battery Recycling Law In Illinois, But What Other States Have One?

Old, discarded batteries can leak, causing major problems when they're not gotten rid of in safe ways. With the rise of e-bikes, it's an ever-growing concern.

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Why grocery stores struggle to survive

"Access to healthy foods and fresh produce is not just about groceries. It's about justice"

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Federal judge orders 100-year-old Illinois prison depopulated because of decrepit condition

A federal judge has ruled that Illinois must move most of the inmates housed at Stateville Correctional Center by Sept. 30 because of decrepit conditions

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Sonya Massey’s killer cop to stay in jail despite request for release to treat cancer as sheriff abruptly resigns

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell previously resisted calls to resign after the shooting

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Sheriff Of Sangamon County, Illinois To Retire Amid Controversy

Sangamon County Sheriff retires after deputy's indictment in Sonya Massey shooting. Governor calls for resignation, Campbell vows justice and reform.

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Illinois sheriff retiring after deputy he hired was charged with murder for shooting Sonya Massey

An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey has announced that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home

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Illinois Governor Calls For Resignation Of Sheriff

Governor Pritzker urges Sangamon County Sheriff to resign following fatal shooting incident. Calls for transparency and accountability in law enforcement.

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Illinois governor calls for resignation of sheriff whose deputy fatally shot Black woman in her home

The Illinois governor is calling for the resignation of the sheriff whose deputy fatally wounded a Black woman after she called 911 for help last month

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A massive 62-foot guitar honoring Rick Nielsen is heading to Illinois – and it’s shaped like his iconic checkerboard Hamer

The Cheap Trick star's Hamer Standard will be recreated as a monster installation that will sit outside the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford

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