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5 takeaways on the looming debt ceiling deadline crisis

Illinois House Democrats are divided over whether President Biden should invoke the 14th Amendment to let the federal government borrow money over the debt limit. GOP pushing for work requirements for public benefits.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nearly 2 million in Illinois live near warehouses shrouded by truck pollution

With more than 2,400 warehouses across the state, surrounding neighborhoods face heightened pollution risks, a study shows, blaming online shopping and redlining’s legacy.

Chicago Sun-Times

State lawmakers fail to finish budget, school district map, so they plan to try again next week

The General Assembly had planned to adjourn Friday, but Democratic leaders blew that self-imposed deadline. So lawmakers will return to Springfield on Wednesday to wrap up unfinished business, which includes the state budget and the elected school board map.

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Suburban Chicago gynecologist’s strange death in Texas now ruled a strangling

After Dr. George Chronis was found dead in a fire in 2018 at his hunting getaway ranch in rural Texas, authorities said the Palos Park physician died accidentally. Then, his widow authorized a new autopsy in Illinois last year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wild footage shows Iowa police officer clinging to suspect’s car during high speed chase

Officer Patrick McCarty suffered broken back after traffic stop escalated

The Independent UK

Biden EPA pushes for federal regulation of toxic coal ash dumps threatening drinking water in Illinois, Indiana and other states

As energy companies shift away from burning coal to generate electricity, many are leaving behind toxic waste that could endanger public health and the environment for years to come.

Chicago Tribune

Democrats’ all-gender bathroom, gun lawsuit bills prompt heated debate — with GOP warnings of court challenges, violence

State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, told lawmakers that he would “beat the living p---” out of any man who walked into a restroom with his daughter. State Senate Majority Leader Kim Lightford said GOP critics “don’t understand that life is evolving.”

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Immigrants, advocates push for expansion of state’s affordable health care program

Illinois legislators hammering out the state budget could expand affordable health care access to noncitizens ages 19 to 41.

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Native American history would be latest public schools requirement under bill Gov. J.B. Pritzker expected to sign

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois public schools would be required to teach lessons on Midwestern Native American history beginning in the 2024-25 school year under a measure passed by state legislators that is expected to be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois hospitals need more state funding

To preserve access to care and protect the long-term viability of our Chicagoland hospitals, an increase in Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement is necessary, leaders of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce write.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kayla Unbehaun was abducted in 2017. A chance encounter and a Netflix show brought her home

Kayla Unbehaun was reported missing from her Illinois hometown on the Fourth of July in 2017. Now, a Netflix series is getting credit for her safe recovery in South Carolina, and her mother is facing charges. Sheila Flynn writes

The Independent UK

Methane emissions from landfills not being contained by EPA rules, environmental group says

Illinois was ranked ninth in methane emissions from landfills in a new report, with 111,627 metric tons of this leading source of climate pollution.

Chicago Sun-Times

Abducted Illinois girl found six years after she vanished when store owner recognised her from Netflix show

Kayla Unbehaun was nine years old when she disappeared while in the care of her mother Heather Unbehaun

The Independent UK

On abortion, Democrats take a risk on repeal of parental notification laws

Illinois repealed parental notification in 2021. Bills to repeal these laws are being introduced in Minnesota, Oregon, Michigan and elsewhere, and it’s creating a divide in the party, S.E. Cupp writes.

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Spread the word on how to renew Medicaid coverage

Federal estimates shows up to 15 million people — 700,00 here in Illinois — could be dis-enrolled from Medicaid when continuous enrollment ends. We need to make sure people have the information they need to keep their coverage.

The Independent UK

Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'

Illinois is more protective of abortion access than most any state

Chicago Sun-Times

Gun marketing to kids is irresponsible and dangerous

Illinois can stop the gun lobby, which is going after our kids by absurdly marketing weapons to minors who cannot even legally own guns, the CEO of Illinois Gun Violence Prevention PAC writes.

Salon

SCOTUS shocker on Illinois gun ban

"The Supreme Court once again reaffirms the rights of legislators and local officials to pass gun safety laws"

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The Independent UK

Supreme Court refuses to block Illinois assault weapons ban

The ban will stay in effect while it is being challenged in state and federal court

Chicago Sun-Times

U.S. Supreme Court declines to temporarily halt Illinois assault weapons ban

The decision means the ban will now likely remain in effect while the federal appeals court in Chicago takes time to hear arguments in the case.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court won't put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues

The Supreme Court says that Illinois can, for now, keep in place a new law that bars the sale of certain semi-automatic guns and large-capacity magazines

The Guardian - US

Missing Illinois girl featured in Netflix series Unsolved Mysteries found

Kayla Unbehaun disappeared in 2017 aged nine while under supervision of her mother and was discovered in North Carolina

Roll Call

Supreme Court declines to block Illinois gun restrictions - Roll Call

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block an Illinois ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.

Reason

Court Sets Aside Conviction for Speech About School Principal That Violated No-Stalking Order

From Monday's decision in People v. Bourdage, by Illinois Appellate Court Justice Michael Hyman, joined by Justices Aurelia Pucinski and Mary Ellen Coghlan: A grand jury indicted Sherri Bourdage for violating a single provision of a no-stalking-no-contact order by "indirectly communicat[ing] about Joseph Peila to his employer[.]" … The State…

Chicago Sun-Times

Keep Illinois law strong on protecting personal biometric information

Illinois’ Biometric Information and Protection Act has been under attack almost since the day it was enacted, from companies that don’t want to bother with it.

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