Columns
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Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schoolsMar 29, 2025 4:00 am - Bill proposes mandatory 1-year expulsion for students committing sexual assault in school. Aims to prevent further harassment of victims.
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Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education DepartmentMar 29, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined 20 other state attorneys general suing to stop efforts by President Donald Trump to shut down the Department of Education and stop student aid programs.
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Democrats argue Republicans waited too long to file latest redistricting lawsuitMar 29, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois Republicans argue new legislative maps favor Democrats. Democrats say Republicans missed deadline to challenge maps in court.
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After public pressure, Illinois commits $8M to repair deteriorating site where Lincoln launched political careerMar 29, 2025 4:00 am - Lincoln's New Salem historic site is deteriorating; state lawmakers seek $19 million to repair buildings and infrastructure at the replica pioneer village where Lincoln lived in his 20s.
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Trump administration blocks more than $400M in funding for Illinois health programsMar 28, 2025 3:52 pm - President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious disease and treat mental health and substance abuse issues.
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Campton Township seeks voter approval for open space bond issueMar 28, 2025 5:30 am - Those pitching to improve open space and obtain even more often have a good chance with the voting public on Election Day.
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Hinsdale Central, Benet lead Herald Cup standings after winter sports seasonMar 27, 2025 6:15 pm - With the winter season ended, it’s time to check on the Herald Cup standings.
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Silvy: Ryan Poles has made some good draft moves as Bears GM, but he needs to do much betterMar 27, 2025 6:00 am - Opening Day for our baseball teams. A late-season charge to get the mediocre Bulls closer to the play in. And Bears offseason moves. The three pillars of hope that fuels ...
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The Six Triple Eight deserves its dayMar 27, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Jessica A. Johnson: As Women's History Month nears its end, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation to recognize the African American women who served in the Women's Army Corps' 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.
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The governing begins Wednesday, but first … ‘the silly season’Mar 27, 2025 4:00 am - Columnist Jim Slusher: Some lingering thoughts as Election Day approaches.