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Illinois is better prepared for the next recessionDec 29, 2024 5:15 am - For much of the past two decades, Illinois’ recession preparedness was wholly inadequate. But new research from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois reveals a major shift compared to where our state was during the last two major economic downturns — the Great Recession and the COVID-19 recession.
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15 hurt in Florida when train hits fire truck that drove onto tracks after another train passed
Dec 28, 2024 9:27 pm - Three firefighters and a dozen passengers were injured in Florida on Saturday when a fire truck with its lights flashing drove around rail crossing arms and into the path...
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Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza’s last functioning hospitals during a raid
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Tornadoes touch down in Texas and Mississippi, killing two and injuring six others
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A plane crashes and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179
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Bird flu kills 20 big cats at Washington sanctuary now under quarantine
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2024 had some wild weather. Here’s why.
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Batavia Peace Project to receive Community Impact Award
Dec 28, 2024 7:16 pm - The Batavia Peace Projects initiative, led by the Batavia Parks Foundation, will receive the Batavia Community Impact Award for their work on the Peace Bridge.
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Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supporters
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Saving lives is the name of the game at Wolves blood driveDec 28, 2024 4:12 pm - Two hundred people participated in the Chicago Wolves blood drive Saturday, held in partnership with Vitalant across the street from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Blood...