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WNBA Transgender Policy: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sent a memo to teams saying transgender-athlete participation will stay a major focus, with league leaders planning further discussion next week via a task force of team presidents and general managers. Chicago Sports Culture Clash: The league’s debate is colliding with fresh controversy from the Chicago Sky–Indiana Fever game, where DiJonai Carrington was ejected after a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham and then posted “white privilege,” reigniting protests and counterprotests in Chicago. Local Politics & Accountability: Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch apologized for interactions with a former staffer who raised a sexual harassment complaint tied to ex-Rep. Harry Benton, saying he only realized how his behavior made her feel uncomfortable after a Tribune report. Roads: IDOT says a $10 million Business I-55 project between Springfield and Sherman starts Aug. 10, with lane closures and delays expected through mid-2027. Public Safety: McHenry police are seeking a missing toddler, Theo, and his father, Todd Sabatini, last seen Saturday near Oak Drive and Elm Street/Route 120. State Economic Development: Gov. JB Pritzker named Nicole Bateman to the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority, pending Senate confirmation.

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