Illinois
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Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump
Apr 24, 2025 7:40 am - The proposed NATO-like alliance for the 18 schools would allow them to share resources in case the president targets one of their members.
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Survivors of 2022 July Fourth parade mass shooting describe chaos, panic and bloodshed
Apr 23, 2025 3:28 pm - Survivors recounted the horror a gunman caused when he fired dozens of bullets at a 2022 Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago, detailing during a sentencing hearing for the man on Wednesday how they fled the route, hid inside businesses or treated the wounded packed into an emergency room.
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‘Time to pass the torch’: With Durbin not seeking reelection, here’s who could run.Apr 23, 2025 10:41 am - Sen. Dick Durbin will not seek re-election, setting off what’s likely to be a lively skirmish to replace him. Here’s some Democrats and Republicans eyeing the job.
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Storms could bring more tornadoes, flooding to central U.S.
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Illinois is losing $125 million in federal grants for disease preventionMar 26, 2025 7:58 pm - The funding was allocated as part of COVID-19 relief and was slated for public health labs and vaccinations.
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Illinois returns stolen land to Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
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Huntley High School’s Marcus Belin named High School Principal of the Year
Mar 20, 2025 1:03 pm - Huntley High School Principal Marcus Belin has been named 2025 High School Principal of the Year by the Illinois Principals Association.
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Flag redesign voters say stick with ‘seal on a bedsheet’Mar 06, 2025 11:38 am - Voters in an online poll about redesigning Illinois’ flag overwhelmingly supported maintaining the current “busy” design.
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‘Instability in the market’ or rightsizing? What does federal EV cold shoulder mean for Illinois?Mar 01, 2025 2:07 pm - President Donald Trump’s opposition to electric vehicles is problematic for Illinois businesses banking on federal support, even as the state continues expanding EV infrastructure.
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‘We don’t want to see people freaking out’: Giannoulias explains REAL ID rules to prevent May 7 deadline stampedeFeb 20, 2025 12:43 pm - With a May 7 deadline looming for travelers to produce REAL IDs before boarding domestic flights, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued advice Thursday to forestall confusion.