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CHICAGO — Name a star or celebrity of the last 40 years and it’s likely that person was the subject of Bill Zehme’s keen mind and artful writing, in such magazines as Rolling Stone, Playboy, Vanity Fair and Esquire, and in bestselling books in collaboration with Jay Leno and Regis…

Journalists at the progressive publication expect to be laid off this week. Relations between the board and senior staff have severely eroded.

The lawsuit comes after protests each day this week, calling for university president Walter Wendler to reinstate the drag show and step down.

During the pandemic, Texans received extra money on their Lone Star cards through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, also known as food stamps. That extra money ends this month.

Senate Bill 8 supporters say the legislation protects the rights of parents who don’t want their kids to learn about gender identity and sexual orientation. Critics say it could force schools to ignore the existence of LGBTQ people.

The proposal recommends spending billions on programs including property tax cuts, teacher pay raises, mental health services and border security. It leaves out requests for pay raises for retired state employees and funding for rent relief and childcare programs.

Texas is attempting to address the fentanyl crisis gripping schools by having staff learn how to administer lifesaving medication.

The Chicago Blackhawks won’t have players wear gay-pride-related warmup jerseys for Sunday’s Pride Night celebration before a home game against the Vancouver Canucks, citing security concerns for Russian players.

More than 380 supporters and opponents signed up Wednesday to testify on the proposal, which would allow parents to use state funds to send their children to private schools.

The first public meeting on the takeover was "rodeo-grade BS,” parent says

The proposals target the taxes homeowners pay and require school districts to lower their tax rates.