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Comment: Using prejudice against prejudice won’t end antisemitism

Herald - Washington State · June 9, 2025

By Robin Givhan / The Washington Post In the aftermath of the fiery attack on a group of people in Boulder, Colo., who had gathered for a march calling for the release of hostages in Gaza, the brick plaza where they had stood was cordoned off with...

How Chicago Bears’ Tyrique Stevenson can reach his potential this season

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

Tyrique Stevenson and the Bears are ready to turn the page. Stevenson created national headlines last season when a video showed him yelling to fans on the final play of the Bears’ game at the Washington Commanders. The Bears went on to lose on a...

AZ approves new rules for memory care facilities

Public News Service ·

Memory care facilities in Arizona have a new set of rules intended to improve quality of care for patients and ensure more accountability for providers. Brendon Blake, director of advocacy for AARP Arizona, said the set of rules, approved by the...

Clean energy firms are investing billions in Louisiana. What happens if federal subsidies end?

Nola - Louisiana ·

Louisiana economic officials and politicians have cheered the billions of dollars in industrial projects recently cropping up across the state, driven in part by lucrative federal tax credits for clean energy investments. Now, many are worried...

Illinois EPA Issues First 2025 Air Pollution Action Day

Q98.5 - Illinois · June 5, 2025

Wildfire smoke from Canada is drifting south and will impact air quality in Northern Illinois starting Thursday (6/5). Illinois EPA Declares Air Pollution Action Day According to a press release from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,...

Staffing Agencies Take Note: Illinois Temporary Worker Equal Benefits Mandate Withstands Legal Challenge

JD Supra - California · June 6, 2025

On May 23, 2025, a federal court denied efforts to enjoin the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) from enforcing key provisions and amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”) that were signed into law by Governor...

Alderman, immigrant rights advocates respond to ICE raids in Chicago

Chronicle Media - Illinois · June 6, 2025

Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez (left) address the attendees at his monthly community meeting, which featured a presentation by PUNO immigration rights activists (right). (Photo by Igor Studenkov/for Chronicle Media) Two incidents where U.S....

$9 Billion in Costs to States, Local Governments in 2023 Due to Immigration Surge

Pagosa Daily Post - Colorado · June 6, 2025

This story by Ariana Figueroa appeared on Colorado Newsline on June 6, 2025. The unprecedented increase in immigration starting in 2021 brought extra revenue to states and local governments, but the cost of services for those newly arrived...

Illinois State Museum opens NOIR V exhibit showcasing Black artists

Prairie State Wire - Illinois · June 4, 2025

Carey Mayer Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer & Division Manager | Official WebsiteCarey Mayer Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer & Division Manager | Official Website The Illinois State Museum has opened its latest exhibit, "NOIR...

Daywatch: How Illinois officials are reacting to Trump’s travel ban

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · June 6, 2025

Good morning, Chicago. Chicago immigration advocates and politicians condemned a looming Trump administration travel ban that would bar or restrict travelers from 19 countries, a reprisal and expansion of a similar policy that was fiercely...

Smoky air from Canadian wildfires envelops Chicago for 3rd day. What does this mean for summer?

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · June 6, 2025

Tiny, airborne smoke particles blowing in from Canadian wildfires resisted dispersal from a steady, light rain across the Chicago area Wednesday, concentrating even more Thursday to reach levels unhealthy for the general public. The smoke pushed...

Acadiana Better Business Bureau Warns Residents of Toll Fee Scams

103.3 The GOAT - Louisiana · June 6, 2025

(Lafayette, Louisiana) - It's summertime, and people will be hitting the road for vacations over the next few months. When you leave Louisiana, you realize that the road conditions change, and that some roads are very nice for a reason. They're...

See Inside American Airlines’ Posh New Aircraft Unveiled In Illinois

I-Rock 93.5 - Iowa · June 6, 2025

Oh to have this on international flights. I think most of us can agree that planes are uncomfy. We're sandwiched into seats, sometimes next to or behind people with questionable morals. Now, American Airlines has unveiled a "premium" new plane...

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel tells Dem elites to 'sit down and shut up'

Fox News ·

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel slammed Democratic Party leadership. saying they have allowed the party to become mired in niche identity politics rather than mainstream American concerns. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former...

Chicago trade school students blindsided as federal Job Corps cuts shut school down

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois ·

Hundreds of students in the Chicago area are not sure where to turn after the federal government pulled funding for their trade school, which is now closing at the end of the month. Students at the Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center, 3348 S....

Trading Technologies' TT® Platform Wins Award For Best Derivatives Trading System In Markets Media's 2025 Global Markets Choice Awards

MENAFN · June 6, 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Win follows Best in Fintech recognition for Alice Pocklington, EVP Head of APAC, in Markets Media 2025 Women in Finance Asia Awards CHICAGO and NEW YORK, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trading Technologies International, Inc....

Air quality alert remains in effect for Chicago area due to Canadian wildfire smoke

ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois · June 6, 2025

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An Air Quality Alert remains in effect Friday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. The alert remains in effect for the area until midnight Friday. ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Tracy Butler said the worst air quality will be in...

University Of Chicago Receives $21 Million Gift For Quantum Medicine

Forbes ·

The University of Chicago is establishing a new center on quantum biology and medicine, thanks to a ... More $21 million gift by Thea Berggren.getty The University of Chicago has been given a $21 million private donation to establish a new center...

Popular Illinois Ice Cream Shop Uses Puppets As Servers

103.1 KFIL - Minnesota · June 6, 2025

There's a lot of competition in Illinois with ice cream shops, but one has come up with a concept that makes it a unique stop for families. Puppets And Ice Cream Is A Winning Combination In Illinois There were a couple of things that I really...

U.S. Auto Suppliers Warn of Industry Disruption Amid China’s Rare Earth Export Crackdown

Techstory · June 6, 2025

The American auto supply sector is ringing alarm bells over China’s recent clampdown on exports of rare earth elements and magnets—crucial materials used in a wide range of vehicle components. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association...