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Trump Administration Shared Medicaid Data of Immigrant Enrollees With Deportation Officials

Trump Administration Shared Medicaid Data of Immigrant Enrollees With Deportation Officials

ILLINOIS — The Trump administration has handed over sensitive personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees — including thousands from Illinois — to federal deportation ...

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ILLINOIS — Attorney General Urges Protesters to Stay Peaceful Amid Anti-Trump Demonstrations

ILLINOIS — Attorney General Urges Protesters to Stay Peaceful Amid Anti-Trump Demonstrations

ILLINOIS — Amid rising anti-Trump protests and political unrest sweeping the nation, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued formal guidance to help residents ...

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Illinois, 21 Other States Fight Trump’s Order to Federalize National Guard

Illinois, 21 Other States Fight Trump’s Order to Federalize National Guard

ILLINOIS — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is leading a 21-state coalition in support of California’s legal challenge against former President Donald Trump’s federalization ...

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Trump Administration Shares Immigrant Medicaid Data With DHS, Prompting Privacy and Deportation Fears

Trump Administration Shares Immigrant Medicaid Data With DHS, Prompting Privacy and Deportation Fears

ILLINOIS — Immigrant communities and civil rights advocates are raising alarms after it was revealed that the Trump administration transferred the personal Medicaid data ...

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DePaul University Removes Student Group Tied To Planned Parenthood Over Catholic Mission Conflict

DePaul University Removes Student Group Tied To Planned Parenthood Over Catholic Mission Conflict

CHICAGO — DePaul University has reportedly removed the student organization Planned Parenthood Generation Action from its campus, citing conflicts between the group’s mission and ...

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Illinois Lawmakers Consider Casino Relocations to Revive State Gaming Industry

Illinois Lawmakers Consider Casino Relocations to Revive State Gaming Industry

ILLINOIS — State lawmakers are considering new legislation that would allow three struggling casinos in Illinois to relocate, aiming to boost jobs, tax revenue, ...

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Illinois Launches Wild Turkey Survey to Track Breeding Success, Calls on Public for Help

Illinois Launches Wild Turkey Survey to Track Breeding Success, Calls on Public for Help

ILLINOIS — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is asking residents across the state to participate in a new wild turkey monitoring survey ...

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Chicago Events This Weekend: Street Fests, Live Music, Art Fairs & More (June 13–15)

Chicago Events This Weekend: Street Fests, Live Music, Art Fairs & More (June 13–15)

CHICAGO — Whether you’re into tequila tastings, Swedish midsummer celebrations, or outdoor art fairs, there’s something for everyone in Chicago and the suburbs this ...

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JOLIET Apartment Fire Leaves 26 Displaced After Dramatic Rescue

JOLIET Apartment Fire Leaves 26 Displaced After Dramatic Rescue

JOLIET, IL — A devastating early morning fire at a three-story apartment complex in Joliet left seven people injured and 26 residents displaced, according ...

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Breyers Rocky Road Ice Cream Recalled Over Mislabeling Concerns and Allergy Risk

Breyers Rocky Road Ice Cream Recalled Over Mislabeling Concerns and Allergy Risk

CHICAGO — A popular flavor of Breyers ice cream has been recalled due to mislabeled packaging that may pose serious health risks for individuals ...

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