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‘Fire with fire’: Politicians won’t take high ground on mid-decade redistricting
Straight Arrow News
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“Fight fire with fire.” That idiom has been popular on Capitol Hill this week. No one in Washington, D.C. wants to take the high ground on mid-decade redistricting. Texas Republicans released their newly drawn Congressional map that they hope will...
3 Illinois Sandwich Shops Named To 100 Best In The USA List
Fun 104 - Southeast Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
Full disclosure: I love sandwiches. All sorts, all types, nearly any ingredients. If I were forced to pick one food item to have at every meal for the rest of my days, I'm going to go with sandwiches without much debate. Even more so than pizza....
Food News of the Week: Boa Adds Beyond Steak, Chicago Launches Vegan Farmers Market, and Redefine Meat Debuts Spicy Shawarma
VegNews
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August 1, 2025
It’s been a big week for Beyond. And yes, we do mean “Beyond,” because the days of Beyond Meat are over. The brand recently announced it’s dropping “Meat” from its name as a statement: it’s stepping away from the culture wars and doubling down on...
David Greising: Chicago aldermanic privilege raises its stubborn head again. This time against granny flats
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
When Lori Lightfoot was sworn in as mayor, her first executive order aimed to wipe out the impact of aldermanic privilege on the way city government functions. But privilege won out, as it so often does, and the City Council practice of allowing...
Transwestern report: Office struggles continue in Chicago’s CBD
REJournals
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August 1, 2025
The Chicago office sector continues to struggle, with vacancies rising and absorption remaining negative, according to the latest research from Transwestern. In its second quarter Chicago CBD office report, Transwestern said that the vacancy rate...
Enbridge Reports Record Second Quarter EBITDA, Reaffirms 2025 Financial Guidance and Announces Investments To Serve Growing Industrial, Power and LNG Demand
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) today reported second quarter 2025 financial results, reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance and provided a quarterly business update....
Lollapalooza expected to deliver big weekend for Chicago hotels, even as international travel lags
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Lollapalooza fans return to Grant Park this weekend, and the wave of visitors should keep most downtown hotel rooms and many restaurants filled, a much-needed boost at a time when overseas tourists seem increasingly reluctant to visit the U.S....
This Matchmaker Finds Twosomes To Own A Business Jet Together
Forbes
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Just like finding the right puzzle pieces, PIA filters prospective co-owners to find the right fit getty In the reality television series The Millionaire Matchmaker, a dating agency worked to find the perfect partner for their wealthy clients. Now...
‘Unhealthy': Why is the air quality in Chicago so bad? What to know as air quality alert continues
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
An air quality alert continues for the entire Chicago area Friday, with poor air quality due to smoke from Canada wildfires expected to stick around all day and even into Saturday, the NBC 5 Storm Team said. The alert comes a day after the website...
Northern Illinois cities found elevated lead levels in water. Here's what residents can do about it
Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Officials recently detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several northern Illinois cities, including Aurora and Elgin. It’s likely due to a new required method of testing. WNIJ News Director Jenna Dooley spoke with environment...
Lessons from Chicago teenagers on the job this summer: ‘You just got to keep that smile’
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
They’re ringing you up at the register, stocking shelves, safeguarding swimmers, scooping ice cream and running social media accounts for a lot of grown-ups. These teenagers are on the job this summer, joining throngs every year who try to do more...
Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives has stopped at these 45 Illinois locations
Lincoln Courier - Illinois
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Are you a fan of the king of Flavor Town? Professional chef and TV personality Guy Fieri has been all across the United States and Canada to find small local businesses to showcase on his all-American tour to find the best Diners, Drive-ins, and...
Illinois community organizations prepare students for back-to-school
KWQC - Iowa
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August 1, 2025
EAST MOLINE, Ill. - Hundreds of students in East Moline played basketball with law enforcement and took books and school supplies home on Thursday. Kids could enjoy bounce houses, eat hot dogs, and listen to music to celebrate the start of the...
Chicago man arrested on rape and theft charges in Vanderburgh County
WEVV 44 - Indiana
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July 31, 2025
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A Chicago-area man, Craig Anthony Bryan, was arrested by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office on multiple charges, including rape, felony intimidation, felony theft, and organized theft. The investigation began on July...
College Football Playoff contender? See what experts think about Illinois in 2025
Yahoo Sports
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Illinois football takes the field in less than a month, and the expectations are growing for the Illini. The incredible 2024 finish. The raft of returning starters led by quarterback Luke Altmyer. The favorable schedule. Advertisement...
Could your Illinois community get funding for safer school routes?
State Journal-Register - Illinois
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The Illinois Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the Safe Routes to School program, which aims to make walking, biking and rolling to school safer for students, according to a community announcement. The program,...
Trump Tariff Blitz Unleashes Delayed Shock to Global Economy
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- Four months after Donald Trump shocked the world and roiled markets by unveiling a placard full of tariff rates at the White House Rose Garden, his revisions unveiled Thursday generated a more subdued response among investors. Most...
See what the experts think about Illinois football in 2025
Lincoln Courier - Illinois
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Illinois football takes the field in less than a month, and the expectations are growing for the Illini. The incredible 2024 finish. The raft of returning starters led by quarterback Luke Altmyer. The favorable schedule. Many pieces seem to be in...
Illinois Rep. Danny Davis says he won't seek reelection after 15 terms in Congress
ABC News - New York
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July 31, 2025
CHICAGO -- U.S. Rep. Danny Davis announced Thursday that he won't seek reelection next year after 15 terms in office, making him the latest longtime Illinois Democrat to announce their retirement from Congress. Davis, 83, sits on the powerful...
The Impact of Race, Education, Economic Vulnerability, and Stigma on Viral Load Detectability Among People Living with HIV in Brazil
Dove Medical Press
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August 1, 2025
Introduction There are almost a million people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Brazil and an estimated 74% are on treatment.1 There is now strong evidence that highly effective antiretroviral medications can control the viral load of PLWHA...