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Award recipients announced for statewide gambling issues art competitionJun 07, 2024 5:55 pm - The Illinois Department of Human Services announces winners of statewide art competition with the goal of bringing attention to problem gambling
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Brushing off concerns of overspending, Pritzker signs $53.1 billion state budgetJun 05, 2024 6:32 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday signed the state’s $53.1 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, the largest in state history. The signing caps months of work — and tension — among top Democratic leaders in Springfield and within the governor’s office.
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Concerts June 7-13: Questlove, Aaron Lewis, Chris Brown, Sarah McLachlan, Jon BatisteJun 05, 2024 6:00 am - Upcoming concerts this week include “Hip-Hop Is History” with Questlove at Thalia Hall, Aaron Lewis at the Rosemont Theatre, Chris Brown at the United Center, Sarah McLachlan at the Huntington Bank Pavilion, Jon Batiste at The Salt Shed and more.
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Festivals June 7-13: Chicago Blues Fest, PrideFests, Libertyville Days and moreJun 04, 2024 12:42 pm - Mark your calendars for a special performance from blues legend Buddy Guy at Chicago Blues Fest, plus PrideFests in Woodstock and Round Lake Beach, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.
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Best bets: Performances by comedian Jen Kober, Night Ranger, Denise Tomasello, John CleeseJun 04, 2024 10:59 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre kicks off Pride Month with comedian Jen Kober, Arlington Heights native and cabaret chanteuse Denise Tomasello performs at the Park West and Night Ranger headlines the Rialto Square Theatre.
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Suburbs face new dilemma with fate of grocery tax in their handsJun 03, 2024 2:33 pm - The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.
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Illinois' use of license plate readers amounts to 'dragnet surveillance,' lawsuit allegesJun 03, 2024 10:39 am - A lawsuit accuses Illinois State Police and state officials of operating an unconstitutional “system of dragnet surveillance” through license plate-reading cameras that track motorist’s whereabouts.
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Keep agriculture safety a priority with tips from Cultivating Caution webinar seriesMay 31, 2024 7:25 pm - The Cultivating Caution webinar series helps people find ways to plan safety precautions into daily routines.
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Tiny Home Summit 2.0 convenes experts to explore affordable, small-scale housing on June 13May 30, 2024 11:23 am - Top Chicago and Illinois officials will be joined by tiny home experts from across the country to discuss the benefits of smaller-footprint housing at Tiny Home Summit 2.0.
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Hines VA Hospital to hold Pride flag raising ceremony on June 3May 29, 2024 10:56 am - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will hold a Pride flag-raising ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, to show support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.