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North Carolina makes first move to join federal school choice; Illinois should, too
Illinois Policy
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August 1, 2025
The North Carolina state legislature became the first in the U.S. to approve a bill joining the Educational Choice for Children Act. Illinois owes the same to its children after taking away private-school choice from over 15,000 low-income...
How to get Penn and Teller tickets: Las Vegas, London, and Chicago
Insider
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August 1, 2025
Iconic comedy and magician duo Penn and Teller are about to embark on their 50th Anniversary Tour, which will be interspersed with jaunts back to Las Vegas to continue their ongoing 2025 residency. The majority of their shows will be in the United...
Illinois state rep: state does not owe Chicago Public Schools
The Center Square
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August 1, 2025
(The Center Square) – Chicago Public Schools officials are asking for more money from Illinois taxpayers, but a state lawmaker from Chicago says the state does not owe CPS. The Illinois House Executive Committee held a subject matter hearing...
Air quality alert extended across Chicago as wildfire smoke lingers
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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It appeared that, as of Friday, Chicago-area residents wouldn't get a reprieve from poor air quality in the near future. As smoke from Canadian wildfires persisted, the National Weather Service extended an air quality alert for Chicago through...
Chicago Cubs to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Friday. It's been 35 years since the Cubs hosted a Major League Baseball All-Star game. But the game is coming back in...
Chicago Cubs officially earn bid to host 2027 MLB All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Cubs made four acquisitions. Here's what team president Jed Hoyer said about the Cubs' trades over the last 24 hours. CHICAGO - It's official. The Chicago Cubs will host the 2027 MLB All-Star Game...
Nebraska Public Media Adds Five Nebraska Volleyball Broadcasts to Television Schedule
KLIN News Talk - Nebraska
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August 1, 2025
Nebraska volleyball has rounded out its television broadcast schedule ahead of the 2025 season. Nebraska Public Media and Husker volleyball have announced that the in-state broadcast network has added three regular-season, state-wide broadcasts...
Chicago murals: Damen Silos were a landmark for graffiti artists to hone their craft
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Milt Coronado remembers ditching evening church and walking a half mile to the Damen Silos in McKinley Park, where, as a college student, he painted his first graffiti tags. “I wasn’t part of a graffiti crew,” Coronado says. “I didn’t consider...
Illinois quick hits: Hospital sued over COVID vaccine mandate; five charged in COVID scam indictments
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 1, 2025
Hospital sued over COVID vaccine mandate The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued an Illinois hospital, saying it violated federal law when it failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to employees who asked for exemptions from...
Gray Media Inc. to acquire WDRB and WBKI TV in $80M Deal
ALT 105.1 - Kentucky
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August 1, 2025
Gray Media, Inc. has agreed to acquire four stations from Block Communications, Inc. for $80 million pending regulatory approval. The stations include WDRB and WBKI in Kentucky, WAND in Illinois, and WLIO in Ohio. Atlanta-based Gray Media, which...
Illinois State football opens fall camp ahead of season debut
McLean County Times - Illinois
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July 31, 2025
The Illinois State football team began its 2025 fall training camp Thursday morning at Hancock Stadium, marking the end of an offseason spent on workouts and weightlifting. The first practice took place in cooler than expected weather and lasted...
Pritzker signs 124 bill impacting Chicago pensions, AI, buses, bicycles and more
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 1, 2025
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 124 bills Friday impacting everything from Chicago police and fire pensions to the use of artificial intelligence for mental health therapy. Effective immediately, House Bill 3657 makes...
Chicago Sky suffer massive injury blow with Angel Reese, $400,000 star sidelined and 2 others iffy vs Valkyries
Sportskeeda
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August 1, 2025
The Chicago Sky face an uphill battle ahead of Friday's game against the Golden State Valkyries with stars Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins sidelined. Not just that, Chicago could also be without Hailey Van Lith and Michaela Onyenwere, who are listed...
Obama Musical Comedy ‘44′ Coming To New York After Hit, Star-Packed Engagements In Chicago And Los Angeles
Deadline
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August 1, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: 44 – The Musical, a satirical comedy about “the rise and presidency of Barack Obama, as well as the eccentric political characters he met along the way,” will follow up sold-out, celebrity-packed runs in Chicago and Los Angeles with a...
Chicago Sky launches new film series celebrating 20th WNBA season
Chicago City Wire - Illinois
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July 31, 2025
The Chicago Sky is marking its 20th season in the WNBA with a new series of brand films produced by BarkleyOKRP. The campaign highlights the team’s history, players, and its connection to the city of Chicago. The first video in the campaign...
Chicago White Castle becomes chain’s first to offer robotic delivery, using a Jetsonian-like device called Coco
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 31, 2025
Craving a late night slider? Forget the “Harold & Kumar” road trip quest and let a robot deliver White Castle to your door. Coco Robotics, a California-based startup that hit Chicago sidewalks last winter with a fleet of autonomous personal...
Justin Ward, guest columnist: The path to responsible hemp regulation in Illinois
Effingham Daily News - Illinois
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Imagine if a single law could wipe out years of progress in a federally legal industry. That’s the threat facing Illinois’ hemp producers and retailers today. Hemp isn’t a loophole — it’s a lifeline for small businesses and communities. Policies...
Senate Republicans criticize Governor Pritzker over Illinois redistricting actions
Rockford Sun - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
David L. Syverson, Illinois State Senator for 35th District | FacebookDavid L. Syverson, Illinois State Senator for 35th District | Facebook Senate Republicans have criticized Governor JB Pritzker for his recent comments on redistricting in other...
Illinois Now Requires Mental Health Screenings For Students
97X - Iowa
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August 1, 2025
The changes will start in the 2027-2028 school year. Students already take physical and vision tests for school but now there will be an additional test to take. Governor Pritzker signed a bill into law this week that requires schools to do annual...
CAT-ASTROPHES: A century of Caterpillar has a dark underbelly for central Illinois and the world
The Community Word - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Armored Caterpillar D9 bulldozers are notorious as the Israeli military uses them to clear ground on the Gaza Strip and West Bank. FORBES.COM Peoria is lately deluged with Caterpillar PR media, the likes of which have rarely been seen in these...