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Lawyers say D.C. court’s decision striking down large-capacity magazine ban should be applied to Illinois

In November 2024, a federal judge in East St. Louis sided with gun rights advocates and the gun industry and struck down the ...
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Central Illinois lawmaker joins calls to reform the Pretrial Fairness Act when it comes to domestic violence

Republican state Rep. Dennis Tipsword wants to reform the Pretrial Fairness Act by changing the burden of proof from the ...
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Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller

SPRINGFIELD — Chicago state Rep. Margaret Croke was declared the winner in the Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller, according to the Associated Press.
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'Movement never lies': 100 years of the Martha Graham Dance Company

Graham was a creative force in the performing arts. She wanted dance to express authentic, human emotions — a revolutionary ...
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Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration

A proposed bill bearing the name of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all eligible students graduating from Illinois high schools.
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Planned Parenthood chapter settles with EEOC over treatment of white employees

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says Planned Parenthood of Illinois will pay $500,000 to end an investigation that found the organization's DEI practices violated federal civil rights laws ...
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New autism group meets to counter MAHA's 'ideological agenda'

Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump ...
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Israel and Iran attack gas facilities. And, Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse, rape

Attacks on gas facilities by Israel and Iran have escalated the war and impacted global markets. And, renowned union leader ...
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Cursive is back. But should students be learning the skill?

A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an ...
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As overseas terrorists regroup, is the Iran war increasing danger in the U.S.?

Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to ...
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This tax season, there's a new deduction for interest on car loans

Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing.
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Kick your tiredness with these 7 natural energy boosters

A full calendar doesn't mean you have to feel exhausted all the time. Experts share natural ways to boost energy and beat the ...