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Amid struggles to meet diversity goals, Illinois launches study to determine whether discrimination exists in pot industry

The $2.5 million study, required by state law, will analyze applications for licenses to grow marijuana, as well as transport and dispense it. The study will look closely at the much-criticized social equity program, aimed at increasing diversity among license holders.

Chicago Sun-Times

Increase aid for elderly and disabled Illinoisans

There is a proposal before the Pritzker administration to provide an increase in the Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled program that will allow Illinoisans a combined income equal to at least the poverty level.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wisconsin student’s dad sues over police officer’s neck restraint

An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging an off-duty police officer improperly put his knee into his 12-year-old daughter's neck during a fight in a Wisconsin middle school last year

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Wisconsin student's dad sues over officer's neck restraint

An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging an off-duty police officer improperly put his knee into his 12-year-old daughter's neck during a fight in a Wisconsin middle school last year

The Independent UK

Illinois gun-ban incites challenges to legislative shortcuts

At a rate of one every four days, a new legal challenge has arisen to Illinois' month-old ban on semiautomatic weapons

The Independent UK

Not couch cushion money: Former members sitting on $54 million

Members of the 117th Congress who have since left Capitol Hill still hold nearly $54 million in leftover political money — cash they may tap to make contributions as lobbyists or bank for future runs.

Tribune News Service

Brickbat: Finger-Licking Good

Vera Liddell, former director of food services at Harvey School District 152 in Illinois, has been charged with financial crimes and theft. The Cook County State's Attorney's office said Liddell embezzled some $1.5 million in chicken wings from the school system. Liddell placed orders for the food from July 2020…

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Change to Democrats’ 2024 presidential primary schedule benefits Biden, not voters

An NPR analysis in 2016 of which state best represents America found that Illinois is the clear winner, with demographic diversity and a broad cultural and geographic balance of rural, small-town, suburban and urban America.

Chicago Sun-Times

End wildlife killing contests in Illinois

Wildlife is not owned by the small percentage of those who participate in killing contests. Wildlife is important to everyone, and our public policies should reflect that.

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Not couch cushion money: Former members sitting on $54 million - Roll Call

Former senators and representatives in the 117th Congress had a combined $54 million unspent in political accounts they control on Dec. 31.

Roll Call

US Cargo Train Derails, Causing Huge Fire and Leaking Hazardous Gas

A cargo train derailed in the midwestern United States, sparking a massive fire and triggering the release of small amounts of vinyl chloride, a hazardous chemical, officials said Saturday. No injuries or fatalities were reported after around 50 cars of the 140-car train came off the tracks late Friday near…

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Shame on Illinois’ ‘Orange Krush’ for foiled Iowa scheme? Only if they don’t try it again

Don’t fabricate? I say do. In fact, go ahead and escalate.

Chicago Sun-Times

A closer look at campaign contributions, spending from 2022 Illinois general election

Take a deep dive into how Dan Proft, Tom Devore and others managed spending during the November election season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Visiting with the new IDNR director in Springfield

A sit-down interview with Natalie Phelps Finnie, the new director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, in Springfield.

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Iowa says Illinois student group purchased basketball tickets under false pretenses

The Illinois student spirit group “Orange Krush” had its order for 200 tickets to the men’s game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday canceled after Iowa discovered the person who made the purchase falsely claimed the tickets were for a Boys and Girls Club in Champaign.

The Independent UK

Iowa voids Illini students' tickets when it discovers prank

The Iowa athletic department voided the tickets an Illinois spirit group purchased under an assumed identity for the men's basketball game in Iowa City on Saturday

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked for claiming Illinois school got $5.1bn funding for critical race theory

Republicans have used the term loosely when discussing courses that teach racism and equity

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Illinois Students, Iowa Clash Over Ticket Dispute

150 students were set to make the trip before Iowa’s decision.

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Kenwood star K’Vion Thunderbird signs with Arizona State

K’Vion Thunderbird, a three-star linebacker, took his time in order to get his choice right

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Illinois Attorney General sues 3M, other makers of ‘forever chemicals’

Chemicals commonly known as PFAS are tied to cancer and other health conditions.

WEKU

An R. Kelly victim says Chicago prosecutor made a mistake in dropping sex abuse case

Jerhonda Pace, who was part of a successful federal case against Kelly in New York as well as the case in Illinois, says Kelly is still fighting to appeal his federal conviction.

The Independent UK

How Kyle Rittenhouse went from killing protesters in Kenosha to becoming a right-wing influencer

Kyle Rittenhouse shot three people at a 2020 racial justice protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. A new lawsuit from one of his victims’ families claims he’s now profiting off his infamy, Josh Marcus reports

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Illinois Town Will Pay $12 Million to Family After SWAT Officer Shot 12-Year-Old in Kneecap

According to a lawsuit, Amir Worship was sitting on the edge of his bed with his hands raised when an officer shot him, shattering his kneecap.

Chicago Sun-Times

Safety, justice, education highlight state Rep. Kam Buckner’s campaign for mayor

Buckner, chairman of the Black Caucus in the Illinois House of Representatives, said his campaign is focused on instilling trust in city government, improving Chicago Public Schools and reducing violent crime.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois has a chance to make inroads with carmakers

If Gov. J.B. Pritzker does cut a deal and convinces the Belvidere Assembly Plant to stay and even expand, he’ll have overcome some gargantuan hurdles.

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