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Ald. Hall Withdraws West Chatham Park Renaming After Backlash Over Derrick Rose Proposal

Ald. Hall Withdraws West Chatham Park Renaming After Backlash Over Derrick Rose Proposal

CHICAGO — A proposal to rename West Chatham Park after NBA star Derrick Rose has been withdrawn following intense pushback from residents, many of ...

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Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre Previous Investigation Uncovers Decades of Ghost Sightings

Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre Previous Investigation Uncovers Decades of Ghost Sightings

CHICAGO — A historical investigation into the Auditorium Theatre and Building, one of Chicago’s oldest performance halls, has uncovered decades of unexplained phenomena — ...

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Jason Bateman and Jude Law’s ‘Black Rabbit’ Sets Netflix Release Date and Reveals Gritty New Look

Jason Bateman and Jude Law’s ‘Black Rabbit’ Sets Netflix Release Date and Reveals Gritty New Look

ILLINOIS — Netflix is officially stepping into New York’s gritty nightlife scene this fall with the release of Black Rabbit, a high-stakes thriller series ...

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Caitlyn Jenner Recalls Being Caught Trying on Daughter’s Clothes at Chicago House Event

Caitlyn Jenner Recalls Being Caught Trying on Daughter’s Clothes at Chicago House Event

CHICAGO — During a heartfelt speech at a prominent LGBTQ luncheon in downtown Chicago, Caitlyn Jenner opened up about her life before coming out, ...

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Northwestern University Enacts Austerity Measures Amid $790M Federal Funding Freeze

Northwestern University Enacts Austerity Measures Amid $790M Federal Funding Freeze

CHICAGO — Northwestern University has begun implementing a series of austerity measures after facing a massive $790 million federal funding freeze, a move triggered ...

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Supreme Court Ruling Allows States to Cut Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood, Raising Reproductive Health Concerns

Supreme Court Ruling Allows States to Cut Medicaid Funds to Planned Parenthood, Raising Reproductive Health Concerns

ILLINOIS — The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant decision with national implications, ruling that states can withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood, ...

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New Online Tool Gives Illinois Educators Free Support for Student Mental Health

New Online Tool Gives Illinois Educators Free Support for Student Mental Health

CHICAGO — A new statewide online platform is now available to help Illinois educators better support student mental health and emotional resilience in their ...

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Three Illinois Employers Cut Pharmacy Costs by 23% with PBM Carve-Outs

Three Illinois Employers Cut Pharmacy Costs by 23% with PBM Carve-Outs

ILLINOIS — With prescription drug prices continuing to rise nationwide, three Illinois employers have found a powerful cost-saving strategy: PBM carve-outs. By moving away ...

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Funny Fact: Every Illinois Dad Becomes a Meteorologist After First Snowfall

Fact: Every Illinois Dad Becomes a Meteorologist After First Snowfall

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The first snowflake hasn’t even touched the ground yet, but your Illinois dad has already put on his windbreaker, stepped outside ...

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Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide

Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide

ILLINOIS — Divorce is a high-stakes process for anyone, but for entrepreneurs and small business owners, the stakes are even higher. The question many ...

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