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Corporate Restructuring: Starbucks says it will lay off 300 corporate employees and close some U.S. offices, with no impact on baristas, as it pushes a broader cost-cutting plan under CEO Brian Niccol. Retail Chaos: Swatch stores shut down in multiple cities after crowds surged for a hot new collaboration release, with the company citing safety and long lines. Church & AI: Pope Leo XIV created an internal study group on AI while preparing his first encyclical, signaling an ethics-first approach tied to human dignity. Public Safety & Fraud: Illinois AG Kwame Raoul warns storm-repair scammers to avoid signing on the spot, paying upfront, or using unlicensed contractors. Local Law Enforcement: CPD chief of patrol Jon Hein plans to retire at month’s end after leading high-profile response efforts. Crime: Federal prosecutors say they’ll seek the death penalty for a man accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers in D.C. Sports Buzz: Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol promised to buy right-field tickets after a shirtless college crowd helped fuel a win.

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Illinois House bill seeks $500,000 grant for Rich Township small business growth

Illinois House bill seeks $500,000 grant for Rich Township small business growth

Trump leaves China summit with no deal to release Catholic media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Trump leaves China summit with no deal to release Catholic media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Illinois bill would add in-person option for 2-year vehicle registration renewals

Illinois bill would add in-person option for 2-year vehicle registration renewals

Crime Unfiltered tour coming to Chicago

Crime Unfiltered tour coming to Chicago

Illinois State Representative urges participation in Education Freedom Tax Credit program

Illinois State Representative urges participation in Education Freedom Tax Credit program

Steve Cortes on Illinois sanctuary policies: 'The ruling elite always puts Third World criminals ahead of American safety'

Steve Cortes on Illinois sanctuary policies: 'The ruling elite always puts Third World criminals ahead of American safety'


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Senate Republicans Highlight Property Tax Relief Package to Address Illinois’ Crippling Tax Burden 

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