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Illinois AG's office sees the fewest public access help requests in a decadeJul 29, 2023 1:00 am - The number of requests for help from the Illinois attorney general's public access bureau dropped last year to its lowest point in a decade. From 2013 to 2022, the publi...
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Pritzker signs bill overhauling mandatory supervised releaseJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - A new law in Illinois aims to give former inmates a better chance to succeed outside prison and reduce the likelihood that they'll be sent back. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Fr...
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Expanded fraud law now covers crisis pregnancy centersJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - So-called crisis pregnancy centers can now face lawsuits if they engage in "deceptive acts" aimed at deterring women from seeking abortions under a new law signed by Gov...
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Woman dies, 6 people hospitalized after boat capsizes in Lake MichiganJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - A woman died and six other people were hospitalized after a boat struck a Chicago breakwall early Friday and capsized in Lake Michigan amid strong winds and high waves, ...
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Sox selloff: White Sox trade Lynn, Kelly to Dodgers, Graveman to AstrosJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - It was another day of the White Sox trading veteran players for minor-league prospects. That's commonly referred to as a rebuild in the baseball business, although the S...
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Homegrown fest brings local musicians, regional artists together Saturday in LisleJul 27, 2023 10:00 am - At this time last year, Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams wasn't sure he was going to carry the annual local music festival beyond its 10th year. Wh...
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Chicago mayor and Bears president meet again: New city stadium sites still on the table?Jul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren met this week reportedly to discuss other potential stadium sites in the city. The Wednesday meeti...
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COVID unemployment surge led to at least $5.2 billion in overpaid benefits in Illinois - including fraudJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois overpaid unemployment benefits to the tune of $5.2 billion during the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, with much of it paid to fraudulent...
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Grimace campaign that went weirdly viral fuels McDonald's Q2, yet growth may slow as inflation coolsJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - McDonald's is grinning thanks to Grimace after a marketing campaign to celebrate the "birthday" of its big purple mascot went viral and contributed to surprisingly stron...
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The suburban driver's license offices that will require an appointment starting Sept. 1Jul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Drivers who need to renew their license at a secretary of state facility likely will have to make an appointment starting this fall. Starting Sept. 1, 44 driver services...