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Chicago police officer critically wounded after being shot in Chatham
The Economic Times
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June 6, 2025
A Chicago police officer is fighting for her life after being shot late Thursday night on the city’s South Side, police and hospital officials confirm. The incident, which occurred just before 10 p.m. near East 82nd street and South Drexel Avenue...
Small Business Administration would have to relocate field offices from ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ under House-passed bill
Government Executive
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June 6, 2025
The House on Thursday passed legislation that would require the Small Business Administration to relocate its regional, district and local offices in "sanctuary jurisdictions.” “President Trump is taking action to restore the rule of law with...
Accounting Major Ralph Wideman Delivers Address At Illinois High School Diploma Graduation
EdGlenToday - Illinois
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June 6, 2025
GODFREY – Illinois High School Diploma Graduation speaker Ralph Wideman is currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting at Lewis and Clark Community College, but just a few years ago, he sat in the very same seats as the graduates he...
This Week In Cannabis: America's Crackdown Down On Hemp, Global Reform, Industry Gathering In Chicago
Benzinga
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A federal crackdown on hemp-derived cannabinoids advanced in Congress this week, triggering alarm across the $28 billion U.S. hemp industry. A House subcommittee approved a spending bill that would redefine hemp in a way that bans most...
Central Illinois struggles with massage parlor crackdown amid trafficking concerns
Regional Media News - Iowa
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June 6, 2025
(The Center Square) – Municipalities like Peoria, Springfield and Decatur have passed stricter massage licensing ordinances amid concerns over human trafficking. State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a law enforcement officer, noted that...
Indiana governor wants WNBA to investigate Griner video after probing false claims
Fox News
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Republican Sen. Jim Banks explains why Indiana Fever fans deserve an apology after the league’s latest investigation during an appearance on OutKick’s ‘Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In just the first week...
Kevin Schmidt critiques Illinois FY26 budget and highlights community initiatives
Metro East Sun - Illinois
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June 6, 2025
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL) | Representative Kevin Schmidt (R) 114th DistrictState Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL) | Representative Kevin Schmidt (R) 114th District State Representative Kevin Schmidt has raised concerns over the...
A 700% APR lending business tied to Dr. Phil’s son is dividing an Alaska tribe
Alaska Beacon
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June 6, 2025
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Co-published with Anchorage Daily News Reporting Highlights Community Divisions: A tribal lending...
The math of politics and power
MIT
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June 6, 2025
Every day, students at MIT come together to learn, work, play, and form communities large and small. Community Spotlight stories are intended to provide a glimpse inside the Institute's classrooms, labs, and other gathering places to show how...
Small businesses pull back on hiring amid tariff uncertainty
CBS News
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Some small business owners say they are pulling back on hiring as tariff-driven cost increases make bringing on new employees an untenable proposition. As they bear added expenses on imported inputs and goods, companies are looking to trim costs...
Cancer ‘influencers’ using social media to spread misinformation
The Times
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“We had a lady attend our clinic called Elizabeth. She had three large tumours in her abdomen,” Barbara O’Neill, an Australian naturopath, tells a packed lecture hall. In a video shared on TikTok, which has been viewed more than a million times,...
What's behind the beef? Origins of Bret Bielema's social media bluster, and how it shapes culture at Illinois
CBS Sports - Florida
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June 6, 2025
As he scrolls social media on his phone, Bret Bielema just can't help himself sometimes. The Illinois football coach has become one of the best -- and spiciest -- follows on social media thanks to his candid, no-holds-barred takes. Some of his...
Chicago minimum wage set to increase July 1, Mayor Johnson says
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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The minimum wage in Chicago will increase starting July 1, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson. The city's mayor along with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection announced updates to labor laws Wednesday. The updates...
Vanderbilt grad, board member Justin Ishbia in line to purchase Chicago White Sox
Nashville Post - Tennessee
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Justin Ishbia, a billionaire Vanderbilt University board member and Nashville SC minority owner, has reached an agreement that — in time — could make him the next owner of the Chicago White Sox. Justin Ishbia Courtesy of VU But that shouldn’t be...
Atlas Door Repair Expands 24/7 Emergency Services to Serve Commercial Centers Across Illinois and Florida
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Strategic multi-city expansion improves emergency response times and compliance for automatic and sliding doors in underserved regions PLAINFIELD, Ill. and LAKELAND, Fla. and INTERLACHEN, Fla., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Door Repair, a...
Paris on Politics: ICE agents in Chicago, 1% grocery tax, and CTA funding concerns
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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On this episode of “Paris on Politics,” we discuss the chaos that erupted in Chicago’s South Loop as ICE agents reportedly detained individuals, prompting local public officials to speak out against the actions. Then, will the city keep a 1%...
BofA cardholders can enjoy free admission to 5 Chicago-area museums
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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By Jeramie Bizzle Jeramie Bizzle Web Producer, CBS Chicago Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written...
1-on-1 with Chicago Sky PG Courtney Vandersloot
BVM Sports
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June 6, 2025
CHSN Sky reporter Naomi Grey sat down to chat with the Chicago Sky's all-time leading scorer ahead of their matchup with the Indiana Fever at the United Center. ✅: 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 - https://www.youtube.com/@CHSN_Media 📱: 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽...
Pregnancy Resource Centers Fight Against Mandatory Abortion Referrals in Illinois
Daily Citizen - Colorado
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June 6, 2025
The hard-fought battle to protect the rights of pregnant mothers and their preborn babies continued last week in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Treto. NIFLA disputes an Illinois law that forces pro-life pregnancy...
Chicago Sports Network, Comcast Strike Cable Deal to End Impasse
Sportico - California
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June 5, 2025
At long last, Comcast customers in Chicago can put away their antennae to watch the Chicago Sports Network (CHSN). After an eight-month carriage dispute that overshadowed the first year of the new channel, the two sides have reportedly agreed to a...