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Lions held a pre-draft visit with Illinois DB Jartavius ‘Quan’ Martin

Martin doesn't get the attention of Devon Witherspoon but a fantastic Combine workout helped elevate his profile

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Illinois family of four missing since February found 1,500 miles from home

The Lutz family was found alive and well in Arizona

The Independent UK

Illinois teams up with Indiana and Michigan in an effort to land $1.25 billion to build a clean hydrogen hub

A coalition based in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan has taken the next big step in its bid to obtain up to $1.25 billion in federal funding for a regional clean hydrogen hub intended to reduce planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions.

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To protect our health and environment, limit use of toxic ‘forever chemical’ PFAS

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are everywhere, including in some of our drinking water and in cosmetics, and 97% of people carry PFAS in their blood. Illinois legislators are working on proposals to limit PFAS use.

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Commentary: Illinois could lead the Midwest’s remote-work boom with small policy changes

The pandemic ushered in many changes to American life, to the degree that the tax changes it brought were not initially at the forefront of taxpayers’ minds. But with remote work seemingly here to stay, taxpayers are now having to grapple with the fact that while remote work offers new…

Chicago Tribune

Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker appointed to committee charged with the preservation of the White House

CHICAGO — Just days after President Joe Biden selected Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, his administration said Friday that Illinois’ first lady M.K Pritzker has been appointed to serve on the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.

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Abortion drug limits outside Illinois would further strain providers here, activists say

Court maneuvers to restrict medication abortions will bring even more demand for Illinois procedures, activists at Friday rally in Chicago warn.

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Illinois should ban cruel practice of declawing cats

Declawing is inhumane, a veterinarian writes, and already banned or considered unethical in most of the world.

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. charges El Chapo's sons and other Sinaloa cartel members in fentanyl trafficking

Members of the Mexican cartel are facing several charges involving fentanyl trafficking, weapons and money laundering in New York, Illinois and Washington, D.C.

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After convention loss, Georgia Dems stress state’s importance to party

CHICAGO — At the site of this city’s victory lap after winning the Democratic National Convention, national party Chair Jaime Harrison confessed that a family member wanted him to forgo Chicago in favor of Georgia’s capital for the big event.

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Editorial: Democrats find their Eden for 2024 national convention

The state of Illinois recently lost three Fortune 500 companies, and its population has declined by more than 100,000 residents in the past two years. Meanwhile, its largest city is a poster child for rampant crime and a failing public education system.

Tribune News Service

Small business borrowers in Illinois need more protection from predatory lending

A common reality for small businesses is thinking you’re paying one price for your loan, and instead realizing, sometimes too late, that your actual Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is in fact in the triple digits.

Chicago Sun-Times

As the NRA meets in gun-friendly Indiana, new Illinois and federal laws aim to restrict weapons sales

But the next step must involve strengthening gun laws from coast to coast.

Chicago Sun-Times

Unsafe baby cribs, historical precedent called on in federal court arguments over Illinois gun ban

Before hearing arguments on the constitutionality of Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn said he’d be “foolhardy” to think that the guns covered by the ban aren’t used for “bad things,” while also noting the rights of law-abiding citizens to bear arms.

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Illinois must now invest more in the state’s community health centers

With the state on better financial footing, the legislature could improve the lives of millions of Illinoisans by properly funding this resource.

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Fake active shooter threats reported at more than 20 schools across Illinois, including Whitney Young High School

The so-called “swatting” incidents targeting schools have been a growing problem since last fall when schools in 14 states reported them.

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Juul to pay Illinois $67.6 million as part of multi-state settlement in vaping lawsuit

The e-cigarette manufacturer will pay $462 million in all to settle the lawsuit, which alleges the company marketed to minors and misled consumers about health risks.

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Dem, GOP convention picks show Midwest's political influence

Both Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on the critical Midwestern region ahead of next year's presidential election, with both parties choosing to hold their national conventions there

Chicago Tribune

Chicago selected as site of 2024 Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO — Chicago was selected Tuesday to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a huge economic and prestigious postpandemic boon, and an acknowledgment the city’s progressive, pro-union values align with a Democratic Party that is seeking to boost its strength in a politically competitive Midwest.

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Chicago selected site of 2024 Democratic National Convention

CHICAGO — Chicago has been selected the host of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, a huge economic and prestigious boon to the city, national Democratic Party officials announced Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention

The convention, to run Aug. 19-22, 2024, is expected to draw up to 50,000 visitors to Chicago, which last hosted Democrats in 1996.

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Bears 2023 NFL draft preview: Where does Chicago stand at CB?

Up next in our Bears draft preview is cornerback, which features a pair of solid young players but could still be improved.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at Harvard. Here’s what Chicago-area students there wanted to know

Chicago-area students at Harvard University peppered Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker with questions — on policy and politics — at a Monday forum.

Chicago Tribune

Company seeks fast-tracked approval for controversial carbon dioxide pipeline through Midwest

The company that wants to send part of a controversial 1,300-mile carbon dioxide pipeline through the Midwest is seeking a fast-tracked permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that would not require public notification or input.

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