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Illinois reaffirms commitment to emergency care amid federal policy changes
Prairie State Wire - Illinois
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June 4, 2025
In a recent statement, Illinois Director of Public Health Sameer Vohra reaffirmed the state's commitment to providing comprehensive emergency care services to pregnant patients. This announcement comes in response to the Trump administration's...
Illinois reaffirms policy on emergency room treatment access
Prairie State Wire - Illinois
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June 4, 2025
In Springfield, Illinois has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving access to life-saving emergency room treatment for pregnant women, including the provision of abortions when necessary. This decision comes in response to recent actions by the...
Small companies are swapping performance-based reviews with a less formal approach
Business Insider
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June 9, 2025
Targeted feedback, such as annual or quarterly reviews, is essential for employees' growth. However, if it's too infrequent or inconsistent, it could hinder employee performance. With that in mind, some small businesses are replacing...
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...
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...
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...
JEDA Hosts Annual General Assembly in Croatia
Dronelife - New Hampshire
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June 9, 2025
Drone leaders from across Europe meet in Zadar to expand collaboration and unify airspace integration efforts The Joint European Drone Association (JEDA) gathered representatives from across Europe’s drone industry on June 6 for its Annual General...
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...
State Sen. Rose on Illinois budget: Gov. Pritzker has 'raised the spending in this state by $15 billion'
Chambana Sun - Illinois
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June 6, 2025
Chapin Rose, a state senator, said that Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has increased state spending by $15 billion during his tenure. This assertion was made during an interview. "Six years, J.B. Pritzker has been governor," said Rose, according...
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...
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...
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...
Illinois State baseball players honored by College Sports Communicators
McLean County Times - Illinois
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June 4, 2025
College Sports Communicators announced its Academic All-District team, highlighting two Illinois State baseball players. Senior Judah Morris and junior Daniel Pacella were recognized for their achievements both on the field and in academics. The...
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%...
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...
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...
Dem states double down on resisting immigration laws
New Britain Herald - Connecticut
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As President Donald Trump’s administration targets states and local governments for not cooperating with federal immigration authorities, lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are intensifying their resistance by strengthening state laws...
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...
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...
Money & Me‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'
The National News
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Sisters Chandini and Chanchal Guria came together to work on their passion for health and bootstrapped their business, Ekaya Wellness Studio, in Dubai last year. The yoga and Pilates instructors previously had separate careers, with Chandini, 34,...