News Stories from June 24, 2022
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At LGBTQ Pride, celebration but also worry over civil rights
Jun 24, 2022 8:19 PM - LGBTQ Pride commemorations that sometimes felt like victory parties for civil rights gains are now grappling with an environment of ramped-up legislative and rhetorical battles over sexual orientation and gender identity
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Pilot hospitalized after plane crash in suburban Will County
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Four seek GOP nod for two DuPage County Forest Preserve seats
Jun 24, 2022 7:14 PM - Four contenders will face off Tuesday in the Republican primary election to be the GOP candidate for two seats on the DuPage County Forest Preserve District board. -
'We've planned for this terrible day': Pritzker calls for special session on abortion rights
Jun 24, 2022 7:11 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker is calling for a special session to tighten abortion rights after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade Friday. -
Seigle Foundation awards $193,000 in education grants
Jun 24, 2022 6:52 PM - The Seigle Foundation recently announced the award of $193,000 in grants to the eight local organizations. -
'This is a health care crisis': VP Kamala Harris reacts to overturning of Roe v. Wade
Jun 24, 2022 6:42 PM - Calling Friday's Supreme Court decision a health care crisis, Vice President Kamala Harris called on people to elect leaders who will protect abortion rights. Harris, who spoke to a crowd of more than 200 at C.W. Avery Family YMCA in Plainfield, said she had hoped to talk about the gains made in maternal health but refocused her comments after learning of the Supreme Court ruling -
Cook County Board District 9 Democratic candidates weigh in public safety
Jun 24, 2022 6:42 PM - Gun control and public safety are key concerns among Democratic candidates for Cook County Board District 9. Maggie Trevor, Sam Kukadia, Frank McPartlin and Heather Anne Boyle are vying for a chance to run against the winner of the Republican primary in the general election. The seat currently is held by Republican Peter Silvestri, who is not running for reelection. -
Brightside Theatre summer performance canceledJun 24, 2022 6:31 PM - The Brightside Theatre and the Naperville Park District have canceled a June 30 performance at the Millennium Carillon Amphitheatre.
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Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District has open trustee spotJun 24, 2022 6:30 PM - The Wheaton Mosquito Abatement District is seeking applicants to fill a vacant trustee position.
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With Roe over, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights
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