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Brandon Johnson’s budgeted amount for migrant crisis, $150 million, will only last six months, his floor leader says

If Springfield doesn’t step up and cover half of Chicago’s costs and “operate its own shelters,” Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa warned that a supplemental appropriation may be required in mid-year.

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Student loan payments are back. What to know about interest, loan servicers and taxes.

The three-year pause is over for an estimated 43 million borrowers, including 1.5 million in Illinois. Here are some answers to questions borrowers wanted to know about repayments.

Chicago Sun-Times

What do recent Illinois corruption trials have in common? State Rep. Bob Rita as a witness.

Still unknown is whether the Blue Island Democrat will be called to testify at the upcoming trial of his longtime ally, former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

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With cash bail eliminated in Illinois, Cook County Jail population shrinks

The numbers are near a 40-year low, but experts say they could rise as defendants now deemed too risky to release remain locked up.

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Pritzker, as Biden campaign surrogate, slams Trump’s praise of Hezbollah

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, one of three Jewish governors in the country, released a strongly worded critique of the former president on behalf of President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign.

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Advocates call for passage of ‘Karina’s Bill’ aimed at removing guns from those accused of domestic violence

“This policy is the crucial difference between life and death for domestic violence survivors,” said Yolanda Androzzo, executive director of One Aim Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aerial waterfowl survey shows more ducks than usual on IRV

Josh Osborn gave an update on his aerial waterfowl survey Monday for the Illinois Natural History Survey; plus an insightful aside on transmitters on ducks.

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Duckworth touts Illinois clean energy advancements in trip to Romania, U.K., tries to reassure allies about Ukraine funding

The Illinois senator is in Europe on a multi-leg trade trip promoting the state’s clean energy advancements. She’s also reassuring foreign allies that aid to Ukraine remains a top priority for Democrats.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bryce Aron joins Andretti Global for 2024 Indy NXT season

The 20-year-old Illinois native will pilot the team’s No. 27 entry for his maiden campaign in IndyCar’s developmental category. He is the team’s second confirmed signing for next year, alongside Irishman James Roe.

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Basketball Museum of Illinois finds a home in Bedford Park

The architects of the museum’s concept and vision are now doing all they can to bring attention to it while celebrating the state’s passion for basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bears Stock Exchange: Who’s up, who’s down entering Week 6?

The Bears are coming off their first win of the year thanks to many players who are seeing their stock begin to rise.

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Billboards supporting women seeking abortions are popping up along I-55 heading north

Six billboards with messages supporting abortion rights have been placed along Interstate 55, a highway traveled by many women from the South who seek abortion care in Illinois.

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‘This is the future:’ New natural building material made of hemp could help Illinois go green

Pink Hats Construction and Development Group co-led a workshop to teach architects, workers in the trades and others about hempcrete.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cut recommended to Peoples Gas’ $402M rate increase request, but it’s still a record hike

An administrative law judge has recommended the Illinois Commerce Commission approve rate increases totaling about $350 million.

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Villa Park man charged with throwing rocks at Pritzker’s Gold Coast home, leaving letters at the residence

Adam A. Dabash, 38, was charged with stalking and criminal damage to property. A judge ordered him released on electronic monitoring despite prosecutors’ request that he be detained.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago fishing: Shoreline salmon, counting to 1,000 and fall announces itself

Shoreline salmon on southern Lake Michigan continue to lead the sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report, but fall fishing truly arrived with the arrival of real fall weather and Vince Oppedisano reaches a cool mark.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pritzker says Illinois ‘unequivocally stands’ with Israel in battle with Hamas

The governor, who is Jewish, on Tuesday acknowledged that there are “peace-loving Palestinians, and we must honor them,” but he called Hamas an “Iranian-backed army of murderers.”

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Is Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State Guide

The federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state?

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Toddlers with developmental delays are missing out on help they need. It can hurt them long term

American babies and toddlers with disabilities are entitled to publicly funded therapies known as Early Intervention, since all U.S. states and territories accept federal funding for this program

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago’s Jewish, Palestinian communities react to violence in Israel: ‘They just want peace’

At least 200 people were killed and hundreds wounded in Israel, while 198 were dead in a retaliatory strike on the Gaza Strip that wounded at least 1,610 more, authorities reported.

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Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah Temple nets $6.7 million and 80,000 visitors in first few weeks

Figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board suggest the city’s first casino could fall behind initial city revenue projections this year — but they also hint at why it could become the most popular in the state.

The Independent UK

A tanker crash, a poison plume and five lives lost: Horror in the heart of American farmland

A perfect storm of events last Friday led to a massive gas spill in rural Illinois, which resulted in five deaths and five more victims airlifted to area hospitals. Sheila Flynn details the terror brought on by the night’s disaster — and small communities’ tough questions as loved ones continue…

Chicago Sun-Times

A sucker for respecting native fishes

Catches of redhorse suckers on the Fox River by Vince Oppedisano led to a chance to talk about respect for suckers and other less-acclaimed native fish with Olaf Nelson, founder of moxostoma.com.

Chicago Sun-Times

Car insurers are way off-base in charging 70-year-old drivers more just because of their age

Why do automobile insurance companies in Illinois get away with charging someone 70 more than a person 60 regardless of driving record and claims history?

The Independent UK

Chicago Bears pay tribute to ‘ultimate Bear’ Dick Butkus after his death aged 80

Born in Chicago, Butkus played his entire football career in the state of Illinois.

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