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Pritzker warns 330,000 Illinoisans could lose Medicaid under Trump’s budget plan
Jul 17, 2025 9:02 am - Despite a last-minute plea to Illinois’ Republican congressional delegation from Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, all three members voted in favor of the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill...
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‘An investment in compassion’: Recovered gift of nearly $201K presented to beloved animal shelterJul 16, 2025 8:32 pm - The last wishes of an anonymous donor were honored this week and a beloved animal shelter got a welcome boost as a result of a state consumer protection initiative to return unclaimed assets to rightful owners.
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How weather conspiracy theories moved from online fringes to state laws
Jul 16, 2025 7:43 pm - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to all public airports in the state Monday to warn them of a new law banning any injection of chemicals to change th...
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Federal lawsuit seeks to stop ICE agents from arresting people at immigration courts
Jul 16, 2025 7:41 pm - A group of immigrants and legal advocates filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday that seeks to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from arresting migrants w...
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‘This is the wave of the future’: EXP to bring immersive entertainment to RosemontJul 16, 2025 5:35 pm - EXP, an immersive entertainment destination, will bring the next generation of storytelling to Rosemont’s Pearl District. Currently under construction, Chicagoland’s newest and largest immersive experience destination is set to open Sept. 25.
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Learn what’s being done to help impaired lakes and how you can make a differenceJul 16, 2025 5:29 pm - Lake County Lake Lovers will spotlight 12 citizen-monitored lakes and how data is inspiring restoration Thursday evening during an appreciation and networking dinner at Dock’s Bar & Grill, 313 E. Liberty St. (Route 176) in Wauconda.
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Input sought on Fairfield Road project in Lake CountyJul 16, 2025 5:19 pm - The Lake County Division of Transportation is seeking input on a pending project to resurface Fairfield Road from Rollins Road to Monaville Road.
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Nostalgic for bar cars? Metra may introduce ‘café cars’Jul 16, 2025 4:52 pm - Remember Metra’s bar cars? The agency may bring back a similar amenity but alcohol’s not a given.
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Amazon donation to Project Backpack delivers for needy students in Elgin areaJul 16, 2025 4:43 pm - Amazon donates over 1,500 backpacks worth $5,000 to Project Backpack, an ECC initiative helping needy students in Elgin area school districts with back-to-school supplies. This year's event also offers free health clinics.
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Joliet Slammers, Pabst beer plan world-record hot dog drop
Jul 16, 2025 4:43 pm - The Joliet Slammers and Pabst Light are uniting in an attempt to set a world record for most hot dogs dropped by helicopter in one hour.