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Trump appointee obstructed investigation of Sterigenics, new EPA report says
Apr 16, 2021 11:42 PM - A senior political appointee in the Trump administration stifled attempts by Chicago-based environmental regulators to investigate and remedy cancer-causing ethylene oxide releases in the Chicago area, a new government report says.
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A loose thought to enter politics 5 years ago, and now Vitek is St. Charles' new mayor
Apr 16, 2021 8:37 PM - Five years ago, Lora Vitek never had run for elected office. Last week, she was voted in as the next mayor of St. Charles. -
Water district board member facing ethics violation at Cook County job
Apr 16, 2021 5:55 PM - The director of community affairs at Cook County Health Systems could face disciplinary action after an internal investigation determined he had violated ethics ordinances by performing duties as an elected on member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation board on county time and property. -
Under attack from the right, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger leading the fundraising pack in 16th District
Apr 16, 2021 5:24 PM - Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is building a multimillion-dollar campaign war chest as he prepares for challenges from within his own party in 2022. -
Pritzker announces $1.6B in federal funding for early childhood services
Apr 16, 2021 3:56 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that $1.6 billion in federal funding will be allocated toward early childhood education and child care providers in Illinois. The funds will be provided through the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress in March, Pritzker announced at a news conference in Aurora on Friday, and will include $140 million in direct grants for child care providers to be disbursed over the next three weeks. -
House GOP takes cash from casino mogul accused of misconduct
Apr 16, 2021 3:12 PM - A House Republican fundraising committee controlled by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy received over $770,000 from Steve Wynn, a Las Vegas casino mogul who stepped down from his company in 2018 after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct
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GOP leaders diverge on Trump, putting party in limbo
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Are ties to marijuana industry a problem for suburban lawmaker seeking CBD rules?
Apr 16, 2021 6:31 AM - Deerfield state Rep. Bob Morgan's 'CBD Safety Act' draws criticism from hemp growers who cite the lawmaker's ties to the rival marijuana industry. -
'Climate zombies' want to infect your brain with misinformation
Apr 16, 2021 1:00 AM - Guest columnists John Cook and Rick Knight: The zombies are back, and they want your brain. -
Black Lives Matter co-founder cashes in on 'systemic racism'
Apr 16, 2021 1:00 AM - Columnist Larry Elder: Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of Blacks Lives Matter and self-described "trained Marxist," appears to be doing quite well for herself.
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