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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A bill aimed at clearing a path for recipients of a federal immigration program to become police officers — and at the same time helping departments that say they are struggling with recruitment — is moving forward with bipartisan support in the Illinois Legislature, but only after…

Corgan helped raise $250,000 for the Highland Park Community Foundation’s recovery fund during a live-streamed benefit concert last year. He’s trying to raise funds again this weekend.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas reportedly went on free luxury vacations worth millions for years courtesy of a wealthy right-wing donor without disclosing the pricey trips as required by law.

WASHINGTON — If GPS-guided tractors led the previous revolution in agriculture, the next generation of farming is likely to be marked by unmanned drones with onboard sensors that can spot weeds and decide when and how much herbicide to spray to control their growth.

The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as the 2023 season enters April.

The top boys high school volleyball teams as of April 5, 2023.

WASHINGTON — The broad outlines of an upcoming debate over a pandemic preparedness reauthorization bill are beginning to emerge as regulators, policymakers and industry groups take stock of lessons learned from COVID-19.

A reauthorization of the pandemic preparedness law will give Congress a chance to revisit its handling of COVID-19.

Meanwhile in the 24th Ward, Monique Scott declared victory Tuesday night less than a year after she was appointed to the role after her brother stepped down from the City Council.

“Chicago, how the heck are you?” Johnson called out, upon taking the stage at the Grand Horizon Ballroom, 2121 S. Prairie Ave., to claim victory. “Tonight is the gateway to a new future for our city.”

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.