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Illinois opens applications for OSLAD grant program
Grundy Reporter - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Applications for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program are now open, with submissions accepted until September 30, 2025. The OSLAD program is a state-funded initiative designed to support local governments in acquiring...
Illinois signs bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers
Grundy Reporter - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Legislation aimed at addressing the influence and practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1. House Bill 1697 aims to eliminate spread pricing, stop PBMs from directing patients to their preferred pharmacies, and...
Champaign County cracks down on Speeding in July safety campaign
Rewind 92.5 - Illinois
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The campaign is a collaborative effort involving more than 200 local law enforcement agencies across Illinois and the Illinois State Police. Drivers throughout Champaign County should expect increased patrols and speed enforcement during the...
Chicago Mayor sidesteps direct answers on NASCAR street race extension amid swirling rumors
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, deflected questions about the future of NASCAR's street race weekend that saw Trackhouse Racing's Shane van Gisbergen dominate this weekend. During Sunday's Cup Series race, Johnson ducked some direct...
Champaign County ramps up traffic safety efforts with increased patrols in July
WICD - Illinois
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with over 200 local law enforcement agencies and the Illinois State Police to enhance traffic safety measures throughout July. Motorists should expect heightened...
Iowa barbers now earn as they learn; Illinois forces $38k in costs
Illinois Policy
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July 8, 2025
Iowa just cut cosmetology and barber training red tape, allowing students to learn on the job, get paid and finish debt free. Illinois should do the same, offering apprenticeships in licensed occupations rather than forcing aspiring workers to...
Chicago Celebrates Its Least Violent 4th of July in Years: 55 Shot, 9 Killed
Hot Air
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July 7, 2025
The 4th of July weekend in Chicago is historically a time for a lot of violence. This year is no different. At least 55 people were shot between early Friday morning and late Sunday night. At least 55 people have been shot, eight fatally, in gun...
Man finds baby abandoned in front of Chicago church after police say she was dumped from stolen car
KVIA - Texas
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July 8, 2025
By Charlie De Mar Click here for updates on this story Chicago (WBBM) — A Chicago family was grateful that their baby girl was home safe Monday night. The 7-month-old was in a car that was carjacked — only to be dumped when the thief realized she...
How State Early Learning Structure and Funding Impacts Local Governance
New America - The Thread
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July 8, 2025
More and more cities and counties fund and run their own early childhood programs, but each seems to operate them in a unique way. A recently-released report from the New Practice Lab explores different local approaches to early childhood...
Chicago Sky HC Takes Subtle Shot at WNBA Officiating After Angel Reese & Co.’s Closs Loss vs Lynx
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
It’s barely been a week since the Chicago Sky vs. Golden State Valkyries – a game that ended with question marks, especially when it came to the officiating. Angel Reese spent most of that matchup getting bumped, hacked, and bumped again in the...
Anti-Israel professor curses out employer University of Chicago, says she teaches to build power
Fox News
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July 8, 2025
Americans Against Antisemitism's Dov Hikind joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the motivation behind the anti-Israel protests at Columbia University and what has led to the campus chaos. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A leftist...
Carbon capture project near Indiana border raises concerns for Illinois residents
East Central Reporter - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
August H. Griffin Clerk & Recorder at Edgar County | Edgar CountyAugust H. Griffin Clerk & Recorder at Edgar County | Edgar County There is a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project proposed near the Illinois-Indiana state line, which may affect...
New TSA Rule Will End Shoes-Off Screening Policy At Busy Illinois Airport
ESPN 104.1 FM and 1170AM - Iowa
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July 8, 2025
One of the more annoying parts of the TSA line is going away. I've always been a fan of having TSA PreCheck, since it's expedited security at airports and you don't have to take off your shoes to get through the screening line. Now, according to a...
A National School Choice Scholarship Tax Credit Program Will Launch In 2027; Illinois Should Opt In
WJOL - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
With the “one big beautiful bill” now law, a national school choice scholarship tax credit program will launch in 2027. A school choice advocate says Illinois should opt in. Part of the expansive measure is a 100% federal tax credit for...
Trump’s Budget Bill Slashes Food Assistance For 360,000+ Low-Income Illinoisans
WJOL - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
Following the signing of Trump and Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Illinois is raising awareness about the devastating impacts on our working families. This includes draconian cuts and alterations to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
Chicago keeps controversial police promotion list secret
Chicago Reader - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
This story was copublished by Invisible Institute and the Reader. John Poulos’s past might have prevented him from being hired by the Chicago Police Department—if he had been honest about it. Instead, the lieutenant’s rise through the department’s...
Daywatch: Illinois’ 9th Congressional District race heats up
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
Good morning, Chicago. The race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is getting more crowded. State Sen. Mike Simmons will launch his campaign Tuesday, he told the Tribune, joining recently announced state Rep. Hoan Huynh — who also...
Nuclear plant deal sets stage for AI billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg to reshape Illinois energy policy
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
As Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg expands his ravenous data centers, he’s agreed to take over subsidies that Illinois ratepayers have been providing to a nuclear power station in central Illinois since 2017. The move could be the first step in a...
Illinois lawmakers worry about paper coupons, death carpets, stickers, beauty sleep
Illinois Policy
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July 7, 2025
What pressing issues did the Illinois General Assembly consider among 6,745 bills this past session? They pondered a sticker commission, “end-of-life” carpets, paper grocery coupons, 15-year-old voters and their own beauty sleep. The Illinois...
Council appoints interim member to fill vacancy until November election
Harbor Light - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
The Harbor Springs City Council held a special meeting on July 2 to appoint a new member to their table, following the resignation of Michael Behrmann, who moved out of the area last month. Bob Buckner was appointed following some statements by...