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Social Security Garnishment Resumes for Student Loan Defaulters

Student Loan Defaulters May See Social Security Checks Garnished Starting This Month

Borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans could soon see a portion of their Social Security checks garnished. Starting June 2025, the Department ...

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60-Unit Passive Living Affordable Housing Breaks Ground in West Humboldt Park

Passive Living Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in West Humboldt Park

CHICAGO, IL – A major affordable housing milestone has been reached in West Humboldt Park as city officials, developers, and community leaders broke ground ...

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Illinois Called Out by DHS for 'Obstructing' Immigration Law, Pritzker Pushes Back

Illinois Called Out by DHS for ‘Obstructing’ Immigration Law, Pritzker Pushes Back

EVANSTON, IL — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has named Illinois among seven jurisdictions it claims are “shamefully obstructing” federal immigration law. The ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Propose $55 Billion Budget With New Tax Plans

Illinois Lawmakers Reveal $55B Budget Plan Just Before Deadline

SPRINGFIELD, IL – With just one day left in the legislative session, Illinois lawmakers have introduced a $55 billion spending proposal that includes targeted ...

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Lume Wellness Brings First EXOMIND Mental Health Treatment to Chicago

Lume Wellness Brings EXOMIND Mental Health Tech to Chicago with Summer Discounts

CHICAGO, IL — May 31, 2025 – Lume Wellness has become the first location in Chicago to offer the EXOMIND brain stimulation treatment, an ...

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Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies

Chicago Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Washington Heights Armed Robberies

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect believed to be involved in a recent string ...

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Cresco Labs Posts $30M in Operating Cash Flow for Q1 2025, Strengthens Financial Position

Cresco Labs Posts $30M in Operating Cash Flow for Q1 2025, Strengthens Financial Position

CHICAGO, IL – May 30, 2025 — Cresco Labs Inc., a national leader in cannabis production and retail, has reported robust financials for the ...

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Cubs Target $108M Mariners Ace Luis Castillo in Surprise Trade Pitch

Cubs Pursue Blockbuster Trade for $108M All-Star Pitcher Luis Castillo

With the July 31 MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the Chicago Cubs are reportedly exploring a blockbuster move to upgrade their starting rotation. At ...

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West Town’s New Bar Just Reopened a Piece of Bucktown History — Did You Spot the Iconic Sign?

West Town’s New Bar Just Reopened a Piece of Bucktown History — Did You Spot the Iconic Sign?

CHICAGO — Something old just found new life in West Town. A brand-new bar named Friends of Friends opened this past weekend at 701 ...

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DOJ Investigates Mayor Johnson’s Hiring Practices for Alleged Racial Bias

DOJ Launches Civil Rights Investigation into Hiring Practices at Chicago City Hall

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a federal civil rights investigation into the administration of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, citing concerns that ...

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