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Southern Illinois couple admits entering the U.S. Capitol during Jan. 6 attack, bragging on video

The day after the attack, Tina Logsdon wrote on Facebook, “It was Trump supporters who stormed the Capital I was one of them. Enough is enough it is time we as Americans take a stand, and what better way then to clean house.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Luria, Kinzinger put careers on line in Jan. 6 investigation

Democrat Elaine Luria of Virginia and Republican Adam Kinzinger of Illinois will lead questioning in the closing summer hearing of the House's Jan. 6 committee on Thursday night

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Nancy Maldonado: To be first Hispanic woman federal district court judge in Illinois

The extensive questionnaire Maldonado filed with the Senate Judiciary Committee reveals that the Northern District is adding an active yoga instructor to the bench.

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19

CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has tested positive for the coronavirus for the first time and is experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois governor tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild

Illinois' governor has tested positive for COVID-19

The Independent UK

NASCAR adds Chicago street course race to 2023 schedule

NASCAR has confirmed its first-ever Cup Series street race, with the series taking on the streets of Chicago in 2023.

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LGBTQ hospital workers denied fertility coverage in test of US discrimination law

An Illinois-based Catholic hospital system that employs more than 24,000 people will only cover fertility treatment for workers in opposite-sex marriages, a policy some lawyers say could run afoul of federal discrimination laws.

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Report: Illinois property law fails to end redlining impact

A study says that a nearly 80-year-old law intended to put distressed and tax-delinquent Chicago-area properties back to productive use has done little to improve or solve racial inequities in the city’s Black and Latino neighborhoods

The Independent UK

In wake of Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois State Police move to retain ‘clear and present danger’ reports

CHICAGO — The Illinois State Police has issued an emergency rule that will allow the agency to retain and expand the use of reports on people found to pose a “clear and present danger” to themselves of others even if they don’t have a current firearm owner’s identification card or…

Chicago Tribune

Chicago outdoors: Lakefront parking, velvet buck & berries, Illinois bird species, Jaws & taxidermy

A question on lakefront parking, a photo of a suburban berry-eating buck in velvet, a note on the count of Illinois birds species, and a quote from “Jaws” are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Wheeling man gets 57 years for shooting Illinois State Police trooper

Volodymyr Dragan was convicted of shooting a trooper who was serving a search warrant in 2019.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Relentless’ roller coaster: COVID-19 subvariants put Chicago area at high risk level — again

With transmission considered medium or high in 94 Illinois counties, residents are being urged to mask up when gathering indoors in 92% of the state.

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Illinois House leaders will have to find a way to work together

In an interview last week, House Speaker Chris Welch called House Republican Leader Jim Durkin a “failed leader.” A Durkin spokeswoman, in turn, called Welch “unhinged.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin physicians are traveling to Illinois to provide abortions, increasing access to the procedure after the fall of Roe v. Wade

Wisconsin medical providers are traveling across state lines to provide abortions in Illinois, expanding access to the procedure after the recent fall of Roe v. Wade.

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Doctors from Wisconsin, where abortion is severely restricted, to commute to Waukegan to perform procedure for their patients

Planned Parenthood organizations from Wisconsin and Illinois are collaborating to expand access at a clinic in Waukegan so it could handle an increase in patients from north of the border.

Chicago Sun-Times

What Illinois needs to do to help communities improve pedestrian, cycling safety

There are very concrete steps that the state can take to align its road and transportation work with national best practices.

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Capitol Lens | Veterans’ day - Roll Call

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth pays respects to Marine Corps veteran Hershel Woodrow “Woody” Williams as he lies in honor in in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday.

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Trial of 4 charged in ComEd bribery case rescheduled for March

The four are accused of arranging for then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s associates and allies to get jobs, contracts and money in order to influence Madigan as key legislation worked its way through Springfield.

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Commentary: How can we prevent weaponized loners from striking?

Recent mass shootings in Highland Park, Illinois; Buffalo, New York; and Uvalde, Texas, have produced the same futile debates that always follow such tragedies. Conservatives blame mental illness, and liberals blame gun access.

Chicago Tribune

Scammers targeting Highland Park mass shooting victims, attorney general says

Scammers are targeting the Highland Park mass shooting’s victims, Illinois’s attorney general warned.

Chicago Tribune

Gov. Pritzker’s planned speech in Florida adds to speculation, criticism he’s eyeing White House

CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker began the week with a White House visit for an event marking the passage of bipartisan gun legislation and will end it Saturday with a speech at a fundraiser for Florida Democrats, further fueling speculation — and criticism — that he’s eyeing a presidential bid…

Chicago Tribune

This solar installer is turning Ford F-150 Lightning EV into a backup home generator that can be powered by the sun

Ford began deliveries of its F-150 Lightning last month, and the electric version of the truck features a new option with a lot more utility than all-weather floor mats.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pending Illinois record pink salmon caught out of North Point among a super slam on Lake Michigan

Alex Niemiec’s pending Illinois record pink salmon highlights a super slam on Sunday on Lake Michigan during a family charter with Capt. Gerry Urbanozo out of North Point Marina.

Chicago Tribune

Regulators approve accelerated plan for ComEd to deliver $434 million in tax refunds to customers over 3 years

ComEd will deliver $434 million in tax refunds to its customers over three years beginning in January.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health

Vohra, hailed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s “next visionary leader,” will serve as the permanent replacement for Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who was a fixture on Illinois television screens during the pandemic.

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