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As Denny Hamlin’s Wonder Kid Returns, Fans Suspect Unfinished Business from Chicago
Essentially Sports
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August 2, 2025
It’s not every day you see a NASCAR Cup team roll out four cars, especially one like 23XI Racing, which has mostly stuck to two. But Richmond’s about to get loud, because Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan’s squad is stepping outside its usual...
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...
In a Biden-era retread, media push bogus narrative that Trump is helpless to stop Gaza genocide
The Real News Network
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August 1, 2025
Once again, US media is helping take pressure off of the White House by parroting US officials and pro-Israel talking heads insisting that the president is more or less helpless to stop anything Israel is doing in the Middle East, up to and...
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...
Tony McCombie visits constituents and businesses in the 89th District
NW Illinois News
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August 1, 2025
Tony M. McCombie, Illinois State Representative from the 89th District | www.ilga.govTony M. McCombie, Illinois State Representative from the 89th District | www.ilga.gov This week, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie visited several...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves- 8/1/2025
PLANADVISER
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August 1, 2025
Voya Investment Management Expands Distribution Team Voya Investment Management announced three new additions to its distribution team: Lynn Flaherty, Greg Khost and Andrew Terry, who will be reporting to Tiffany Potesta, head of distribution....
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...
‘Abhorrent:' Chicago Public Schools teacher arrested on child pornography charges
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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A Chicago Public Schools teacher and Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra employee was arrested Friday for allegedly receiving and distributing child pornography, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Chicago announced. Jaron Woodsley, a 27-year-old...
Lollapalooza Returns to Chicago, Hundreds of Thousands Expected
Times News Global
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August 2, 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois — Lollapalooza is back, kicking off its four-day music festival at Grant Park on Thursday. The annual event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of attendees to the Windy City. Festivalgoers shared the financial commitment...
Prescription Drug Affordability Act signed into law aims at lowering costs for Illinois families
Metro East Sun - Illinois
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July 31, 2025
Erica Conway Harriss, Illinois State Senator for 56th District | www.facebook.comErica Conway Harriss, Illinois State Senator for 56th District | www.facebook.com Families in Illinois have faced increasing challenges affording prescription...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Column: Chicago Cubs boss Tom Ricketts can take a bow after a successful week of chairmaning
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Tom Ricketts, you’ve just secured the 2027 All-Star Game for Wrigley Field, extended your president of baseball operations and retained all of your top prospects at the trade deadline. What are you going to do next? “I’m going to Rickettsville!”...
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...
America’s Drone Ecosystem at a Crossroads: The Dual Approach to Boosting Domestic Industry and Addressing Chinese Platforms
Dronelife - New Hampshire
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August 1, 2025
The United States is now taking its broadest, most coordinated action yet to shape the future of its drone ecosystem. Through a mix of regulatory restriction—the “stick”—and an array of market-building incentives—the “carrot”—federal agencies and...
Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met July 28
Southern Illinois News
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August 1, 2025
Illinois State Board of Education, School Health Advisory Committee met July 28. Here is the agenda provided by the committee: I. Welcome (outgoing Chair Mona Van Kanegan)/Roll Call (Rebecca Doran) a. Others in attendance b. Determine quorum II....