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As new federal judge takes over court-ordered reforms, CPD faces blistering criticism over its efforts so far

“Racist and violent policing, unfortunately despite the consent decree, is still the norm being experienced by people on the ground in the city,” Alexandra Block, an attorney with the ACLU of Illinois, said during a hearing Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Credit card swipe fees are doing a number on small businesses. Illinois lawmakers can help.

Runaway swipe fees are a new and serious challenge. The entire Illinois congressional delegation — particularly those representing the Chicago area — should support a bill to rein in these fees.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois bid to become early Democratic primary state likely to be rejected this week

President Joe Biden has yet to signal what states he wants to have early primaries. Michigan, Minnesota are front-runners for the Midwest early primary spot in 2024.

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Illinois Math and Science Academy opens out-of-state, tuition-based enrollment

IMSA, which enrolls 650 Illinois students, said it would accept “a small group” of out-of-state students for the 2023-24 school year.

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High school athletes donate 1,000 sweatshirts to highlight student homelessness

Over a dozen Chicago high school soccer players wanted the donation to highlight teen homelessness, which affected nearly 40,000 Illinois students in the last school year.

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Four Downs: Is Mount Carmel or East St. Louis the best team in Illinois and where should the state finals go now?

The IHSA state finals may be on the move for the next five years.

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In post-Roe America, pilots take the abortion battle to the skies

Elevated Access, a fledgling Illinois nonprofit, has recruited nearly 1,000 volunteer small-craft pilots to ferry people seeking abortion care.

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It’s a colorless, toxic gas. A US woman won $363m after years of exposure

An Illinois resident won her case against the company Sterigenics – but other sufferers’ lawsuits hang in the balance

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Caterpillar worker’s grisly foundry death blamed on training and work conditions

Workers say conditions at Illinois facility haven’t changed since Steven Dierkes was incinerated in pot of molten iron in June

The Guardian - US

Abortion’s influence on Illinois politics

Most every pre-election poll claimed that voters ranked abortion low on their priority lists. Yet, the abortion issue seemed to drive voters to the polls this year. What happened?

Chicago Sun-Times

South Side center for LGBTQ+ residents under financial probe

The Illinois attorney general’s office confirmed it is reviewing an independent report on Brave Space Alliance’s finances.

Chicago Sun-Times

A House renovated: Automated flagpole to sit atop Springfield site where Lincoln delivered historic anti-slavery speech

A helicopter removed the old manual flagpole from the dome of the Old State Capitol this week in preparation for installing an automated one as part of an ongoing renovation project. Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama both made history at the historic building.

Chicago Sun-Times

Editorial: How casinos broke their promises to the struggling downtowns of Illinois

Back in 1992, William Weidner, then president of Hollywood Casino of Aurora Inc., set out to Springfield to kill then-Mayor Richard M. Daley’s plans for a $2 billion “mega-casino” in downtown Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Despite wind and cold, harvest is up in first portion of Illinois’ firearm deer season

Illinois hunters harvested 52,354 deer during the first portion of Illinois’ firearm deer season, up from last year, despite cold and wind most of the three days.

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Lake Michigan reef mapping is making advances

Mapping of the reefs in the Illinois waters of Lake Michigan by the Illinois Natural History Survey is advancing quickly with modern technology.

Chicago Tribune

Dangerous, recalled toys can still be found online during the holiday shopping season, consumer advocates warn

Before everyone starts piling toys into their real life and online shopping carts this Black Friday, Illinois consumer advocates have a message: Be careful.

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Rivian Workers And UAW File Safety Complaints, But Incidents Are Low

Reports suggest at least 12 Rivian employees cited safety issues at the EV maker's Illinois factory, and complaints have been filed with regulators via the UAW.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois should do more to take advantage of affordable, clean energy through ethanol

Using higher blends of ethanol is the kind of innovative solution we need now to address our energy and environmental challenges together.

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Illinois is poised to become a national leader in supporting family caregivers

The new statewide Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition is focused on highlighting the high number of unpaid caregivers in the country and the hours and money they spend providing care for loved ones.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Big Ten quarterbacks ranked by Total QBR after Week 12

It's time to check in again to see where all the Big Ten quarterbacks stack up in Total QBR thus far in the season. #B1G

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: What a last-minute voter taught me about our system in a time of election denial

She was a tall 30-something who walked into the polling place at 6:50 p.m. on Election Day. I was standing by the door the woman entered, fulfilling my role as a poll watcher at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Palos Heights, Illinois. She turned to me…

The Independent UK

Woman hears her daughter’s heartbeat inside chest of 68-year-old man

An Indiana woman heard the heartbeat of her late daughter inside the chest of a 68-year-old Illinois man who received it in a transplant operation

The Independent UK

'Amazing': Mom hears late daughter's transplanted heart

An Indiana woman heard the heartbeat of her late daughter inside the chest of a 68-year-old Illinois man who received it in a transplant operation

USA Today Sports Media Group

Big Ten football power rankings after Week 12: Ohio State or Michigan? The stage is set.

Our latest look at the Big Ten power rankings one week from the last week of the regular season. Is it Ohio State or Michigan? #B1G

Daily Mirror

Dad dies in freak accident as he helps daughter collect food parcels

Aaron LaMore, 45, from Illinois, was in the car's open hatchback on November 6 when he suddenly fell backwards from the vehicle and banged his head on the pavement

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