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Comptroller pushes for law requiring greater deposits in 'rainy day' fundMar 02, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would trigger automatic payments into the state's so-called rainy day fund is heading to the Illinois House for consideration after unanimous p...
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One year after Madigan's indictment, former speaker's allies prepare for trialMar 02, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - One year ago Thursday, former House Speaker Michael Madigan - for decades the most powerful figure in Illinois politics - was indicted on 22 counts of rack...
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Jesse White endorses Vallas in Chicago mayoral raceMar 02, 2023 12:00 am - Former Secretary of State Jesse White is endorsing Paul Vallas, giving Vallas a leg up in his quest to claim the 20% share of the Black vote he needs to win the April 4 ...
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Slain Chicago officer was shot pursuing armed suspect near kids at school; murder charge filedMar 02, 2023 12:00 am - A shooting that claimed the life of a Chicago police officer unfolded in front of a group of children who were playing at a nearby grade school in Gage Park, according t...
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Chicago police superintendent to step down in 2 weeksMar 01, 2023 12:00 am - The Chicago Police Department's superintendent announced Wednesday he will step down in two weeks, seven months before he turns 63, the mandatory retirement age for Chic...
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Lausch's last day as U.S. attorney in Chicago will be March 11Mar 01, 2023 12:00 am - Chicago U.S. Attorney John Lausch officially announced his resignation Wednesday, weeks after news of his departure was first made public. "It has been the privilege of ...
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Pritzker announces $60 million in park grants: Which suburban districts will get whatMar 01, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday announced the release of nearly $60 million in grant funding to help local governments develop public parks and open spaces...
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For now, Elle King settles on country for latest album, tour coming to Chicago's Salt ShedFeb 28, 2023 5:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Singer Elle King has never fit neatly into any one box. Her early years were split between Ohio, New York City and Los Angeles and her rock music was ...
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Mayor Lightfoot ousted: Paul Vallas leads Chicago vote, will face Brandon Johnson in runoffFeb 28, 2023 12:00 am - CHICAGO - Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied incumbent Lori Lightfoot a second term, is...
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Antioch crash sends Wisconsin woman to hospitalFeb 28, 2023 12:00 am - A Wisconsin woman was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a crash between her car and a semitrailer truck near the intersection of Anita Avenue and North Avenue in Anti...