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Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights
Jun 18, 2025 8:00 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors, a jolting setback to transgender rights. The justices'...
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The world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission — if people can get it
Jun 18, 2025 7:54 pm - The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions — although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option.
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GOP lawsuit seeks to end ‘gut-and-replace’ legislation
Jun 18, 2025 7:46 pm - A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit this week that seeks to nullify legislation they say would indelibly alter both the business and legal landscape of Illinois.
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Industry leaders plead with White House on relief from raids after setback
Jun 18, 2025 7:33 pm - Industry and business groups that depend on immigrant workers are scrambling to respond to President Donald Trump’s heightened deportation efforts, after winning a partia...
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Hegseth says the Pentagon has given Trump options for Israel-Iran conflictJun 18, 2025 7:27 pm - WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran bu...
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Inverness man gets 7-year prison sentence for COVID-19 testing fraudJun 18, 2025 7:23 pm - An Inverness man was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme.
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Two budgets for Metra? One business as usual, the other a doomsday scenarioJun 18, 2025 7:00 pm - It’s “the most complex budget process we’ve ever had to do,” with sweeping cuts possible for Metra, Pace and the CTA.
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Trump gave Iran an ultimatum but has made no final decision on war
Jun 18, 2025 7:00 pm - President Donald Trump delivered an “ultimate ultimatum” to Iranian leaders to dismantle their nuclear program, he told reporters on Wednesday. But he said he has not mad...
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Iran warns US military intervention would bring ‘irreparable damage’
Jun 18, 2025 6:59 pm - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, said Wednesday that Iran is not frightened by threats from President Donald Trump, as Israel and Iran continue to trade air...
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Elgin man facing attempted murder charge following Naperville shootingJun 18, 2025 5:09 pm - An Elgin man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after prosecutors say he fired a handgun at a woman on Tuesday during a domestic dispute in Naperville.