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‘Multilingual math whiz’: 4-year-old boy from Illinois accepted into Mensa with genius IQ

‘We noticed very early when he had a very unusual curiosity,’ the boy’s mother told The Independent

The Independent UK

Rising Costs Put Illinois Higher Education Out of Reach for Many Families

Illinois public university tuition and fees have increased 66% since 2009, outpacing inflation and leaving students to shoulder more of the financial burden.

International Business Times

Ted Cruz tried to fat shame JB Pritzker during an immigration rant. The Illinois governor had his comeback ready

Texas senator mocks Illinois governor in Newsmax tirade, only for the Democrat to immediately hit back with a reminder of the Republican’s infamous Cancun vacation

The Independent UK

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Life after Congress: Glenn Poshard - Roll Call

Once a Democratic congressman from rural Illinois, Glenn Poshard became a university president and still keeps close ties to his district.

Roll Call

US appeals court reverses lower court, approves Illinois ban on carrying firearms on public transit

A federal appeals court has approved Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms on public transit, reversing a lower court decision that found the prohibition violated the Second Amendment

The Independent UK

‘What’s he’s talking about’: Donald Trump contradicted by a governor, a judge, and his own vice president

Trump just does his own thing, regardless of what his own people think.

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93-year-old man arrested on murder charge and is accused of fatally stabbing a victim

James E. Pate, 93, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly murdering a woman in Pekin, Illinois

The Independent UK

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Pritzker, Johnson Push Back Against Trump's Plan to Send Federal Troops to Chicago

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson vowed to resist Trump's plan to send federal troops and ICE agents to Chicago, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated.

International Business Times

Brickbat: Can't You Knock?

In Illinois, Oak Park and River Forest High School removed exterior doors to student bathrooms. The intent was to stop… The post Brickbat: Can't You Knock? appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

JB Pritzker calls for ‘all to stand up’ to Trump’s immigration crackdown in Chicago

President is preparing for controversial federal takeover of US city in crusade against immigration ‘sanctuary cities’

The Guardian - US

Northern lights may be visible in these 18 US states Sept. 1-2

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as a cannibal solar storm impact could spark geomagnetic storm conditions Sept. 1-2.

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Noem spoke of woman’s murder and said the suspect was ‘probably in the state.’ Cops just arrested him in Mexico

Gabriel P. Calixto was located and arrested on Thursday in Mexico after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend, Illinois activist Emma Shafer, in July 2023

The Independent UK

Illinois launches LGBTQ+ legal hotline amid Trump-led onslaught

Governor JB Pritzker’s promotion of phone line comes as other US states have faced rollbacks of LGBTQ+ initiatives

The Guardian - US

TikTok Creator Claims He Buys And Returns 110-Pound Anvils To 'Overthrow Amazon' And Won't Stop 'Until Someone Does Something'

An Illinois TikTok creator says he has spent months buying 110-pound anvils on Amazon.com and sending them back for free, a viral stunt he claims will "overthrow Amazon.com."

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Latin Times

Governor Pritzker Claps Back at Trump's Offer to Stop Crime in Chicago by Highlighting GOP-Led States With Higher Homicide Rates

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker rejected once again President Donald Trump's suggestion that federal troops are needed to address crime in Chicago

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What Explains the Price Difference in Butter Between Iowa and Illinois?

Shoppers who live near the border of Iowa and Illinois often notice a strange fact. Many grocery items have a similar price in both states. However, the price of butter is often significantly cheaper in Iowa. This price difference is not an accident. It is the result of a combination…

The Guardian - US

White House seeks to use Chicago-area military base for ‘sanctuary cities’ crackdown

Naval Station Great Lakes said Trump administration asked for assistance in federal takeover of policing in US cities

The Independent UK

ICE asks permission to use Chicago Navy base as launch pad for its immigration and deportation crackdown

The president campaigned on reducing crime but his militaristic approach has sparked controversy among state leaders and civil rights groups

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50 Best Retirement Towns for the Upper Middle Class

The No. 1 retirement town for members of the upper-middle class, according to results from a new original research study, is not in Florida. Read More: GOBankingRates Original Research CenterFind...

The Independent UK

Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is doubling down on his message to President Donald Trump that the nation’s third-largest city doesn’t need or want military intervention to fight crime

The Independent UK

Illinois man bought ‘second favorite’ lottery ticket and ended up winning big

Illinois man won $200,000 with his ‘second favorite’ scratch-off ticket

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Illinois Governor To Challenge Trump's National Guard Deployment In Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has made it clear that he will take legal action against any potential move by President Trump to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago. This statement comes amidst rising tensions between the federal government and local authorities over the handling of protests and violence in the…

Latin Times

License Plate Reader Firm Suspends Assistance With Immigration Authorities Over Privacy Concerns

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley said the partnerships with CBP and HSI were intended to combat human trafficking and fentanyl distribution, not immigration enforcement, therefore he will suspend assistance with federal agencies

The Guardian - US

Illinois governor hits back after Trump mocks his weight: ‘It takes one to know one’

JB Pritzker says Trump is ‘not in good shape’ as president weighs sending troops into Chicago against local wishes

International Business Times UK

Trump's Cashless Bail Executive Order Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

Trump's executive orders reignite the cashless bail debate. Find out what cashless bail is, where it's used, and the facts behind the controversy.

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