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Lightfoot Campaign Emails to CPS Teachers Raised ‘Significant Constitutional Issues,’ But Watchdog Finds No Coordination With District
A new annual report published Wednesday from the CPS Office of Inspector General (OIG) highlights the office’s major ...
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Thousands Flee as Wildfires Burn Out of Control and Destroy Homes Across the Los Angeles Area
Three major blazes were burning in the metropolitan area, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena, home of the famed Rose ...
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Back on the Witness Stand, Michael Madigan Rejects Bribery and Quid Pro Quo Allegations in Corruption Trial
As Michael Madigan returned to the witness stand for his second day of testimony Wednesday in his ongoing corruption trial, ...
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Joe Biden Casts Doubt on His Fitness to Serve Another Four Years Days Before Term Ends
The outgoing Democratic president also told USA Today in the interview published Wednesday that he tried during his Oval ...
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Illinois Legislature Approves Bill to Prioritize Family Members in Foster Care
The Kindship in Demand Act, or KIND Act, puts an obligation on the Department of Children and Family Services to use a “kin-first approach” when placing children in foster care settings.
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Illinois Lawmakers Sworn in Amid Calls for Collaboration, Respect in Springfield
Illinois’ new batch of lawmakers will face a number of challenges in 2025. Chief among them is a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit.
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‘HOKTUAH,’ ‘GYATT’ and ‘ABADMF’ Among More Than 300 Rejected Illinois License Plates in 2024
More than 300 license plate requests in Illinois were denied last year for profanity, offensive language or illegibility, according to the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.
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Cook County Health to Provide Free Doula Services in $1M Pilot Program
Doulas are really the experts at being able to support people emotionally and physically through this process of being pregnant, of labor and delivery and the initial postpartum period,” said Dr. Mary ...