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Oct 23

As teachers strike, Chicago mayor offers plan to fix $838 million deficit

By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who's still trying to settle a nearly week-old teacher's strike, proposed a combination of debt refinancing, tax and fee hikes and assistance from the state Legislature on Wednesday to close a massive $838 million budget deficit.

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Sep 14

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Convicted of murder, but a police officer pulled the trigger

By Megan Thompson, Mori Rothman

In 2015, an Alabama police officer shot and killed a teenager burglarizing a home. While the officer was cleared, four other teens who were involved in the crime were all charged with their friend’s murder. But how can that be?…

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Sep 13

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Admissions scandal highlights ‘disconnect’ between colleges’ message and action

The college admissions scandal that engulfed several Hollywood figures this year has essentially delivered a public indictment of some elite institutions. It has also sparked a larger conversation about admissions, access and inequity throughout American higher education. Paul Tough has…

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Aug 25

Ex-Rep. Joe Walsh making longshot GOP challenge to Trump

By Tom Davies, Associated Press

Joe Walsh, a former Illinois congressman and tea party favorite turned radio talk show host, announced a challenge Sunday to President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020, saying the incumbent is unfit for office and must be denied…

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Jun 12

New Illinois law makes access to abortion a ‘fundamental right’

By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed sweeping protections for abortion on Wednesday in a new law that establishes access to the procedure as a "fundamental right" for women.

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Feb 19

Illinois governor signs measure hiking minimum wage to $15 by 2025

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Fulfilling one of the new Democratic governor's top campaign promises, Illinois is on track to be the first state in the Midwest to push its base wage to $15.

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Feb 15

5 people dead, 5 police officers wounded in shooting at Illinois business

By Associated Press

Aurora, Illinois, Police Chief Kristen Ziman told a news conference that the gunman was believed to be an employee at the Henry Pratt Co. in the city about 40 miles west of Chicago.

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Jan 26

‘If you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em:’ University of Illinois serves invasive Asian carp for dinner

By Megan Thompson

The invasive fish have caused major problems up and down the Mississippi watershed and are a significant threat to Midwest fishing industries. The University of Illinois' response? Serve them for dinner. Take a peek at its recipes.

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Jan 17

Illinois governor signs bill allowing state regulation of firearms dealers

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Firearms dealers in Illinois must now show they are licensed with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and purchase a five-year state permit.

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Dec 19

Illinois investigation finds 500 more Catholic clergy abuse cases

By Associated Press

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's findings come amid a renewed national outcry over allegations of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests.

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