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Illinois residents express concern over state governance and taxation
East Central Reporter - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
Chris Miller, Illinois State Representative for 101st District | www.facebook.comChris Miller, Illinois State Representative for 101st District | www.facebook.com Since J.B. Pritzker assumed office as Governor of Illinois, concerns have been...
Illinois residents encouraged to donate garden surplus
Metro East Sun - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
Kevin Schmidt, Illinois State Representative for 114th District | www.facebook.comKevin Schmidt, Illinois State Representative for 114th District | www.facebook.com Families in Illinois often find themselves with an abundance of fruits and...
Davidsmeyer announces reelection effort for Illinois 100th District
The Herald-Whig - Illinois
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, officially announced his campaign for reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives. Davidsmeyer has served in the Illinois house since 2012, initially representing the 97th District...
After Federal Agents Pay Surprise Visit To Puerto Rican Museum, Chicago Leaders Tell ICE To Get Out
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
HUMBOLDT PARK — Elected officials and neighbors gathered at the National Puerto Rican Museum Wednesday to denounce a recent surprise visit from federal agents to the museum, an action that has sparked fear ahead of upcoming Latino festivals....
Allegheny County joins immigrant sanctuary lawsuit seeking to block Trump funding cuts
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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July 9, 2025
Thirty-four cities and counties, including Allegheny County, have asked to join a California lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration from cutting federal funding based on sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with the administration’s...
Politics & Power: From threats to attacks, growing trend of politically motivated violence highlights dangerous climate
News4Jax - Florida
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July 8, 2025
Is the political temperature in America running into the danger zone? Frankly, research and hard data on political violence aren’t readily available, but a growing trend of threats against public officials can’t be ignored. In 2024 alone, U.S....
El Chapo's son expected to plead guilty this week to drug trafficking charges in Chicago
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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CHICAGO - A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a hearing this week. He would be the first of El Chapo's sons facing similar charges in the U.S. to enter a plea deal. The...
The Rundown: A setback for affordable housing in Chicago
WBEZ - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Good afternoon! It’s not your imagination: More fireflies are illuminating the Chicago area this summer compared to recent years. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. A federal investigation into affordable housing and aldermanic...
New road laws are coming to CT: Speed cameras, motorcycle helmets, and more
Hartford Courant - Connecticut
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July 9, 2025
New Connecticut bills recently signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont include stricter mandates on motorcycle helmets, speed cameras on state highways and education for new drivers. Changes to motorcycle helmet laws now require that riders under...
CTU calls on state to help as CPS faces $730M budget shortfall
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Schools are grappling with a more than $700 million budget gap. The Chicago Teachers Union says this is Governor JB Pritzker's problem too. Kids still don't go back to school for another month, but both the CTU and...
Former Chicago Public Schools CEO on crime: 'Chicago, is off to a bloody July'
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Paul Vallas, former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said that recent violence highlights an increase in shootings and murders in Chicago, despite claims of declining crime. The statement was made on the social media platform X. "While Mayor Johnson...
Why Chicago Is Really Called the Windy City
KHMO 1070 AM - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Why Is Chicago Called the Windy City? Ever wonder how cities get their nicknames? Missouri is the Show-Me State, Iowa is the Hawkeye State, and Illinois has Chicago, famously called the “Windy City.” But why is Chicago known by that name? Here’s a...
Pope Leo wears Chicago-made vestments to July 9 ‘care of creation’ Mass
OSV News
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July 9, 2025
(OSV News) — Vestments worn by Pope Leo XIV and his concelebrants July 9 at the first Mass “for the care of creation” were made by a firm in his hometown of Chicago. The pope celebrated the inaugural liturgy — the formulary, or specific texts and...
Champaign County workers threaten strike over low wages, rising health costs
Rewind 92.5 - Illinois
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CHAMPAIGN, IL, (Chambana Today) – Champaign County government employees are prepared to walk off the job on Wednesday if ongoing contract negotiations fail to produce a deal, according to union officials. The American Federation of State, County,...
Ex-Chicago alder accused of taking bribes is unfit for trial, judge says
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with conspiracy, bribery, and lying to the FBI was deemed medically unfit for trial by a federal judge on Wednesday. CHICAGO - A former Chicago City Council member who was charged with...
Rep. McLaughlin: 'We need less spending, lower taxes, and we need more residents to stay in Illinois'
Lake County Gazette - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, has called for state leaders to lower taxes and spending to encourage residents to remain in the state. He made this statement on the social media platform X. "Only the governor, spendacrats...
Oak Lawn library pays tribute to 100 years of emergency responders
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
The new first responders exhibit at Oak Lawn Public Library has a special meaning for Mayor Terry Vorderer, a former village police officer of 34 years. “I know the sacrifice first responders make for our community,” Vorderer said. “The shift...
Bronx lawmaker criticizes city response to ongoing drug issues in business district
Fox News
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Fox News host Jesse Watters has the latest on the alleged prostitution occurring in the congressional district Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez represents on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Ritchie Torres,...
The Dishonor Roll: Chicago officials
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
As part of the series “Culture of Corruption,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 indicted, convicted or generally notorious public officials. Here are Chicago aldermen and other city politicians. Originally Published: July 9, 2025 at...
St. Paul, Ramsey County officers seize nearly 900 pounds of meth in Minneapolis
Pioneer Press - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
Two St. Paul police officers working on drug cases ran into each other and, as they began talking about their investigations, realized they were both checking into the same vehicle. They began working on the investigation together, which led to...