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‘Relentless’ roller coaster: COVID-19 subvariants put Chicago area at high risk level — again

With transmission considered medium or high in 94 Illinois counties, residents are being urged to mask up when gathering indoors in 92% of the state.

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Gov. Pritzker’s planned speech in Florida adds to speculation, criticism he’s eyeing White House

CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker began the week with a White House visit for an event marking the passage of bipartisan gun legislation and will end it Saturday with a speech at a fundraiser for Florida Democrats, further fueling speculation — and criticism — that he’s eyeing a presidential bid…

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This solar installer is turning Ford F-150 Lightning EV into a backup home generator that can be powered by the sun

Ford began deliveries of its F-150 Lightning last month, and the electric version of the truck features a new option with a lot more utility than all-weather floor mats.

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Joe Biden is deeply unpopular. But can Democrats find an alternative for 2024?

For now, Biden is emboldened. No prominent Democrat will cross him and he will feel especially motivated if Trump is back on the campaign trail

The Guardian - US

Carl P. Leubsdorf: Many alternatives to Trump, Biden

Donald Trump is reportedly preparing an early announcement of his 2024 candidacy. The White House insists President Joe Biden will seek re-election.

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Dr. Sameer Vohra named next director of Illinois Department of Public Health

Vohra, hailed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as the Illinois Department of Public Health’s “next visionary leader,” will serve as the permanent replacement for Dr. Ngozi Ezike, who was a fixture on Illinois television screens during the pandemic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stratton asks feds for abortion rights support, young Highland Park victim back in critical condition and more in your Chicago news round up

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Forced ‘down a dark, agonizing path,’ Illinois needs federal help as ‘island’ for reproductive rights, Stratton testifies

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s appearance in Washington comes as 10 states have already banned abortions and Illinois remains in the spotlight as a place for women to seek reproductive care.

Chicago Sun-Times

At White House gun law event a week after parade massacre, Biden wears ‘Highland Park Strong’ ribbon

President Biden has been criticized for not doing enough on guns. Gov. Pritzker defended Biden. “He agrees more needs to be done, and he is passionate about this.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Supreme Court’s gun rights decision upends state restrictions

Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling last month that expanded the right to carry firearms outside the home, gun rights activist Andrew Namiki Roberts rushed to the Honolulu Police Department to apply for four permits to carry handguns in public. He was fourth in line, surrounded by excited Hawaii…

Tribune News Service

The push for abortion lawmaking after Dobbs is unique, legal and political experts say

The end of nationwide abortion protections has been met with a wave of calls from lawmakers and governors in at least a dozen states for special legislative sessions that would reshape the state-by-state patchwork of laws that now govern abortion in the U.S.

Tribune News Service

Funding primary candidates from opposing party goes against democracy

No matter what side you’re on, voters deserve to choose between candidates who represent them best.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden in crisis mode as specter of one-term Carter haunts White House

President urged to act more forcefully to deal with rising inflation, gun violence and dire supreme court rulings

The Guardian - US

Governors offer Democrats aggressive reply on guns, abortion

As President Joe Biden runs up against the limits of what he can do on abortion, gun control and other issues without larger Democratic majorities in Congress, some in his party want more fire and boldness than the president’s acknowledgement of their frustration and calls imploring people to vote in…

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Illinois Democrats move to ban assault weapons, fix FOID card after Highland Park mass shooting

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has already voiced support for bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But in an election year, Illinois House Democrats failed to drum up enough support earlier this year. But its sponsor said, “it has some momentum behind it now.”

Chicago Tribune

GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey apologizes for comments after Highland Park parade shooting but struggles to move past controversy

CHICAGO — A week after becoming the Republican Party nominee for governor, state Sen. Darren Bailey sought Thursday to pivot from his bungled response to the mass shooting in Highland Park by declaring more gun control laws weren’t necessary, saying state funds needed to be better directed for mental health…

Chicago Sun-Times

Highland Park July 4th parade slaughter unlikely to push Senate passing an assault weapons ban

Mayor Nancy Rotering, Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O’Neill and Gov. J.B. Pritzker have been invited to the White House on Monday.

Salon

Bill O'Reilly rages at "minority gangs"

The disgraced former Fox News host lost his mind after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker condemned gun violence

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Vice President Kamala Harris visits Highland Park following shooting and calls for federal ban on assault weapons

CHICAGO — Less than 36 hours after a shooter opened fire at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, killing seven people, Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the north suburb Tuesday evening calling for federal action on assault weapons.

Chicago Tribune

Illinois leaders delay special session on reproductive rights

CHICAGO — Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Democratic leaders in the Illinois General Assembly are pushing back a planned special legislative session aimed at increasing legal protections for abortion providers and patients in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times

Republican Bailey apologizes for telling public shortly after Highland Park massacre to ‘move on’ and ‘celebrate’ the Fourth

“The shooter is still at large, so let’s pray for justice to prevail, and then let’s move on and let’s celebrate — celebrate the independence of this nation,” state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, said on Monday 90 minutes after the shooting that left seven dead and at least 30 wounded.

The Guardian - US

As fireworks lit up the sky, firearms displayed an uglier face of US culture

America’s national day became a twisted showcase of another form of US exceptionalism: its exceptionally easy access to guns and the resultant mayhem

Chicago Sun-Times

Anna Valencia, once a rising political star, weighs city clerk re-election after losing badly in secretary of state race

Former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias got 52.7% of the vote to Valencia’s 34.4% to succeed Jesse White as secretary of state.

Wales Online

Spotify rapper arrested over Chicago July 4 parade shooting

At least six people were killed during the incident and dozens more were injured

Manchester Evening News

Chicago shootings: Spotify rapper arrested over July 4 parade killings

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