Chicago nonprofit fights to keep Head Start funded
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Pritzker selects former deputy governor as running mate
July 10, 2025Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced July 1 that former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell will be his running mate for the 2026 campaign. Pritzker’s selection, made just days after announcing…
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Illinois to roll out direct admission to most state universities
July 10, 2025CHICAGO — Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough grades. With his signature, Gov. J.B….
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State ends fiscal year with record revenue
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Raoul joins lawsuit challenging Trump’s termination of grants
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NASCAR weekend prep starts long before the engines roar
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Chicago officials seek to allay ICE crackdown fears
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Pritzker launches third-term re-election bid
June 26, 2025CHICAGO — In a hot gymnasium on Chicago’s South Side, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this morning that he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor. In his announcement…
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Illinois’ soil conservation funding stagnates amid high-profile dust storms
June 26, 2025SPRINGFIELD —– Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to…
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Illinois lawmakers delay pension reform again
June 25, 2025SPRINGFIELD — Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session. Lawmakers…
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