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Gun Rights Advocates Challenge Illinois Ban on Carrying Firearms on Public Transit

Gun Rights Advocates Challenge Illinois Ban on Carrying Firearms on Public Transit

ILLINOIS — A federal appeals court is reviewing a case that could reshape how Illinois enforces concealed carry restrictions on mass transit systems. The ...

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Senator Ventura’s Role in “No Kings” Rally Sparks Debate Across Illinois

Senator Ventura’s Role in “No Kings” Rally Sparks Debate Across Illinois

ILLINOIS — Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura is facing sharp criticism from conservative voices and community watchdogs after publicly promoting the upcoming “No Kings” ...

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Illinois Courthouse Sued Over Ten Commandments Monument Display

Illinois Courthouse Sued Over Ten Commandments Monument Display

ILLINOIS — Eight residents have filed a lawsuit against local officials in Jefferson County, seeking the removal of a large Ten Commandments monument displayed ...

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Illinois Braces as Trump Plans Major ICE Crackdown in Blue States

Illinois Braces as Trump Plans Major ICE Crackdown in Blue States

ILLINOIS – A controversial nationwide crackdown by ICE could soon reach Illinois, as part of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping plan to escalate immigration ...

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Civil War Remark About Trump Sparks Controversy

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Civil War Remark About Trump Sparks Controversy

CHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson is under fire after suggesting that former President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement actions are what America would look like ...

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Suburban Chicago Hospital System Cuts 100 Jobs Amid Ongoing Service Reductions

Suburban Chicago Hospital System Cuts 100 Jobs Amid Ongoing Service Reductions

Prime Healthcare Announces Job Cuts Across Suburban Chicago Locations CHICAGO — Prime Healthcare, the California-based for-profit group that recently acquired all Ascension hospitals in ...

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Rare Dust Storm in Illinois Raises Alarm About Climate and Agricultural Practices

Rare Dust Storm in Illinois Raises Alarm About Climate and Agricultural Practices

CHICAGO — A powerful and unusual dust storm swept through central Illinois in mid-May, triggering zero-visibility warnings for areas as far north as Chicago ...

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Illinois Republicans Push Back on Chicago Transit Bailout, Criticize Unfunded Mandates in Spring Legislative Recap

Illinois Republicans Push Back on Chicago Transit Bailout, Criticize Unfunded Mandates in Spring Legislative Recap

SPRINGFIELD, IL — In the wake of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session closing on May 31, Republican lawmakers gathered for a virtual town ...

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Northwestern University Imposes Hiring Freeze Amid Rising Costs and Federal Funding Freeze

Northwestern University Imposes Hiring Freeze Amid Rising Costs and Federal Funding Freeze

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS — Northwestern University has announced a sweeping set of cost-cutting measures, including a hiring freeze, following the Trump administration’s decision to freeze ...

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Jasper County Property Assessment Multiplier Unchanged for Second Year, Stabilizing Tax Burden

Jasper County Property Assessment Multiplier Unchanged for Second Year, Stabilizing Tax Burden

JASPER COUNTY, ILLINOIS — Property owners in Jasper County won’t see any surprises in their tax assessments this year, as the Illinois Department of ...

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