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Chicago Teen Publishes Book Showcasing Stories of StreetWise Magazine Vendors

Chicago Teen Publishes Book Showcasing Stories of StreetWise Magazine Vendors

CHICAGO — A local high school student is making waves in the community by sharing the stories of individuals who sell StreetWise, the well-known ...

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Mayor Johnson Warns Trump Against Sending Troops to Chicago Over Immigration Crackdown

Mayor Johnson Warns Trump Against Sending Troops to Chicago Over Immigration Crackdown

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a strong warning to the Trump administration this week, vowing to resist any effort to deploy federal troops ...

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Illinois Awards $2M in Grants to Boost Community Health Worker Programs

Illinois Awards $2M in Grants to Boost Community Health Worker Programs

ILLINOIS — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has awarded a new multi-year grant to the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) to promote ...

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Illinois I-255 Reopens Ahead of Schedule, Easing Commutes in Metro East

Illinois I-255 Reopens Ahead of Schedule, Easing Commutes in Metro East

ILLINOIS — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has officially reopened the Interstate 255 project in the Metro East area ahead of schedule, bringing ...

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Illinois Legislature Passes Landmark Bill to Cap Ambulance Costs, Awaiting Governor’s Signature

Illinois Legislature Passes Landmark Bill to Cap Ambulance Costs, Awaiting Governor’s Signature

ILLINOIS — A landmark ambulance coverage bill has cleared both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and now awaits Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signature. The ...

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Chicago Suspends Online ID Access After ICE Subpoena Targets Immigrant Data

Chicago Suspends Online ID Access After ICE Subpoena Targets Immigrant Data

CHICAGO — Chicago has temporarily shut down the online application system for its CityKey ID program after receiving a subpoena from U.S. Immigration and ...

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Black Drivers Pulled Over at Disproportionate Rates by Campus Police at Illinois Public Universities

Black Drivers Pulled Over at Disproportionate Rates by Campus Police at Illinois Public Universities

ILLINOIS — A first-of-its-kind analysis of traffic stops at Illinois public universities has revealed a troubling pattern: Black drivers are pulled over at significantly ...

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Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Surge in 2024 Amid Suburban Shelter Shortages

Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline Calls Surge in 2024 Amid Suburban Shelter Shortages

CHICAGO — Calls to the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline surged to record levels in 2024, with nearly 60,000 contacts made statewide — a 26% ...

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What Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Means for Illinois Workers and Their Paychecks

What Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Means for Illinois Workers and Their Paychecks

ILLINOIS — President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax proposal, branded as the Big Beautiful Bill, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a razor-thin margin ...

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Illinois Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for Emergencies This Disaster Season

Illinois Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for Emergencies This Disaster Season

ILLINOIS — As part of Pet Preparedness Month, Illinois officials are urging residents to develop disaster plans that include their pets, highlighting a significant ...

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