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Trump’s week shows the risks of his full-speed-ahead approach

By Matt Viser
May 31, 2025 1:34 pm - President Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by volatility, brought about in part by his insistence on bulling forward in search of maximum gain, even if that heightens the risk of ultimate failure. This week crystalized just how rapidly his fortunes can rise and fall.
Confused by fluid federal COVID-19 shot policies? Experts offer guidance

By Marni Pyke
May 31, 2025 12:45 pm - As federal COVID vaccine guidance shifts, experts encourage talking to doctors and making personal medical decisions based on risks and benefits.
Student journalist’s investigation into Prospect’s first principal prompts review of honorary naming

By Christopher Placek
May 31, 2025 12:45 pm - A student journalist at Prospect High School uncovered former Principal Alvin Kulieke’s ties to a fringe religious group that embraced eugenics principles, and has prompted the school district to consider removing his name from the school theater.
Three-point seat belts to be required on new school buses in Illinois

By Russell Lissau
May 31, 2025 12:40 pm - Newly purchased school buses in Illinois must have torso and lap safety belts for riders starting in July 2031.
Vernon Hills companies behind effort to block Trump tariffs

Daily Herald report
May 31, 2025 10:47 am - A federal judge’s decision last week to block President Donald Trump’s tariffs stems from a challenge filed by a pair of Northwest suburban companies.
Hanover Township Mental Health Board approves funding

Submitted by Hanover Township
May 31, 2025 8:15 am - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $69,500 in funding at its May 27 meeting.
‘We are at the mercy of child care’: Why does Illinois’ largest subsidy exclude thousands?

By Madison Hopkins and Meredith Newman, Illinois Answers Project
May 31, 2025 4:00 am - The high cost of child care causes financial strain for Illinois families across income levels, limiting economic mobility, while low subsidies lead providers to shut down.
General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

May 31, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois passes bills allowing midwives to assist with home births and requiring employers to provide paid break time for mothers to pump breast milk at work.
Senate passes bill requiring Illinois libraries to supply opioid overdose medication

By Isabella Schoonover and Medill Illinois News Bureau
May 31, 2025 4:00 am - A proposed Illinois law sparked by high school student would have public libraries store naloxone to counter opioid ODs and train staff to give it.
General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

May 31, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois passes bills allowing midwives to assist with home births and requiring employers to provide paid break time for mothers to pump breast milk at work.

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