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Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration helped craft the proposal, which he signed into law ...
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Newsom to fine schools that ban books over race, sexual orientation
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Quick Glance: Trump asserts freedom of speech as protection against 'insurrection' cases to prevent his candidacy
  • Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that an attempt to exclude him from the 2024 ballot under a rarely used clause of 'insurrection' in the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech.

  • The lawyers have made this argument in a filing published by a Colorado court on Monday, which represents one of the most significant challenges to Trump's candidacy under the clause of the 14th Amendment from the Civil War era.

  • Trump will also argue that the clause does not apply to him because 'the Fourteenth Amendment applies to someone who was involved in insurrection or rebellion,' not to someone who merely 'instigated' an action,' Blue wrote.

  • A second liberal group, Free Speech For The People, has also submitted a challenge to Trump's candidacy in Minnesota, which is scheduled to be heard by the state's Supreme Court on November 2.
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Taking it all in one last time while wearing the U.S. Soccer crest ...
 - Megan Rapinoe, an icon bigger than soccer, takes a bow for the U.S. national team
Megan Rapinoe, an icon bigger than soccer, takes a bow for the U.S. national team
Quick Glance: Farewell to Megan Rapinoe: Soccer icon departs U.S. national team
  • In her final game for the national team, Megan Rapinoe bids farewell as an international soccer player.

  • She became both a hero and a villain at the 2019 Women's World Cup in France.

  • Rapinoe's soccer career is not yet over.

  • She will finish the season with her club team, OL Reign.
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Northbrook Junior High is among the 353 schools recognized by the ...
 - Northbrook Junior High School among 20 schools in state named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
Northbrook Junior High School among 20 schools in state named 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
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Rep. Andy Kim, who was first elected in 2018, says he feels compelled to run in the primary ...
 - Rep. Andy Kim will challenge Menendez in primary for Senate seat
Rep. Andy Kim will challenge Menendez in primary for Senate seat
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After Roe v. Wade was overturned, a law still on the books from 1849 left the legality of ...
 - Abortions resume in Wisconsin after 15 months of legal uncertainty
Abortions resume in Wisconsin after 15 months of legal uncertainty
Quick Glance: Abortion services resume in Wisconsin after 15 months of legal uncertainty
  • Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin is once again offering abortion services at their clinic after a hiatus of over a year.

  • Planned Parenthood cites this as the reason for resuming abortion services.

  • Around 50 anti-abortion protestors gathered outside Planned Parenthood's Water Street clinic in Milwaukee on Monday morning for prayer and singing.

  • Prior to the overturning of Roe, elective abortions were only available in three cities in Wisconsin - Madison, Milwaukee, and Sheboygan.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom called the new measure "long overdue," saying that the banning binge ...
 - New California law bars schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ topics
New California law bars schoolbook bans based on racial and LGBTQ topics
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From Staten Island to San Diego, some Americans are getting frustrated with migrants arriving in ...
 - Is US migrant surge result of 'a broken and failed system?'
Is US migrant surge result of 'a broken and failed system?'
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"This report sheds light on the perceptions of parents regarding public ...
 - Majority of US Parents Think Public Library Book Bans Infringe on Their Rights
Majority of US Parents Think Public Library Book Bans Infringe on Their Rights
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Chicago taxpayers deserve a full accounting of how and where migrant funding is being ...
Willie Wilson - Chicago taxpayers deserve transparency on migrant spending
Willie Wilson
Chicago taxpayers deserve transparency on migrant spending
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There can be only one — and they shall be rotund. The brown bears of Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska ...
From hangry to chonky - Fat Bear Week is coming
From hangry to chonky
Fat Bear Week is coming
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As thousands of asylum seekers arrive at the southern U.S. border each day seeking safety from violence, conflict, extreme poverty and the impacts of the ... Show more
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It’s crazy-making and deeply inefficient.
 - The Agony of the School Car Line
The Agony of the School Car Line
Quick Glance: Derby school impresses Ofsted with positive rating
  • The head teacher of a Derby primary school is pleased with the positive rating from Ofsted, considering it a validation of the hard work put in by staff and pupils.

  • Springfield Primary School in Spondon has shown continuous improvement.

  • Inspectors noted that the students are happy, feel safe, and benefit from the diverse experiences offered by the school.

  • The recently published Ofsted report describes the school as 'incredible', based on feedback from the students during the inspection.
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Autoworkers want a bigger share. Share of what? say Ford, GM, and Chrysler.
 - The Big Three’s Inevitable Collision with the UAW
The Big Three’s Inevitable Collision with the UAW
Quick Glance: Trump pretends to support workers amid UAW strike
  • The former president is undeniably trying to impress Michigan workers.

  • Trump repeatedly boasted about his extensive infrastructure plans, promoting one infrastructure week after another.

  • Trump successfully passed a significant legislation: $1.5 trillion in tax cuts that primarily benefited the wealthy and corporations, while providing minimal benefits to workers like the UAW members on strike.

  • When it comes to unions, Trump doesn't genuinely support them - what he supports is union members supporting him.
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Activist group Shout Your Abortion has posted billboards about abortion rights along Interstate 55 ...
Billboards tell I-55 drivers - ‘Abortion is OK, you are loved’
Billboards tell I-55 drivers
‘Abortion is OK, you are loved’
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The celebration of the company's co-founder at the Auditorium Theatre ...
Review - Arpino Centennial is a glimmering reminder of the Joffrey Ballet’s huge legacy
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Arpino Centennial is a glimmering reminder of the Joffrey Ballet’s huge legacy
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Quick Glance: Former N.F.L. Player Sergio Brown Missing After Mother's Death
  • Maywood police in Chicago suburb searching for Sergio Brown, 35, since Saturday.
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After quite the argument with the DOT, Delta is giving up on plans to operate a route between Portland (PDX) ...
 - Delta Gives Up On Portland To Tokyo Haneda Route
Delta Gives Up On Portland To Tokyo Haneda Route
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A new study shows that voting and civic participation trickle down and trickle up ...
Liam Julian - Teaching civics to students can also educate their parents
Liam Julian
Teaching civics to students can also educate their parents
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After 17 aldermen rejected a larger pay hike before this year's city elections, only two have passed on ...
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Most Chicago aldermen primed to take pay bump next year
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While in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Virgin Group founder Richard ...
Richard Branson to climate change deniers - ‘it’s a fact of life’ 
Richard Branson to climate change deniers
‘it’s a fact of life’ 
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Republicans made it harder to get abortions in red states. Now they have a punchline for ...
‘Abortion tourism’ - A tidy phrase for punching down at desperate people
‘Abortion tourism’
A tidy phrase for punching down at desperate people
Quick Glance: Trump Criticizes Six-Week Ban as 'Terrible'
  • Donald Trump, former president and front-runner in the Republican primary, labeled a state abortion law signed by his top rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), that enforces a six-week ban as 'terrible'.

  • Trump refused and stated his intention to negotiate with Democrats on the matter.

  • DeSantis quietly signed the six-week ban in the spring but has recently been discussing abortion more openly — causing concern among some Republicans who fear he has shifted too far right on an issue that could harm them in the general election.

  • Nevertheless, the Florida governor declined to support the national 15-week abortion ban endorsed by some competitors, highlighting the political sensitivity of the issue for Republicans.
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Most of the scrutinized books were written by or contained subject matter ...
 - There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023
There have been attempts to censor more than 1,900 library book titles so far in 2023
Quick Glance: Over 1,900 Book Titles Censored in 2023 - Alarming Trend
  • Nearly 700 attempts to ban library books in the first eight months of the year.

  • The American Library Association reported a 20% increase in attempts to censor 1,915 titles.

  • ALA's data may not include all censorship attempts, as it relies on information from library professionals and news reports.

  • Illinois became the first state to ban book bans in June.
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A former attorney for former President Donald Trump told Newsweek that his name being listed by Fulton County prosecutors is news to him.
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Boeing once described the river as “a natural collector” for its wastes ...
 - Toxic legacy of Duwamish River could cost Boeing, taxpayers $1 billion
Toxic legacy of Duwamish River could cost Boeing, taxpayers $1 billion
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Charity for none; Dr. Backdate; frivolous correspondence; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
Tax Fraud Blotter - Notable criminal histories
Tax Fraud Blotter
Notable criminal histories
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The former president claimed that F-35s are "defective" because they only have one engine ...
 - Donald Trump Slams 'Defective' F-35s After Fighter Jet Crash
Donald Trump Slams 'Defective' F-35s After Fighter Jet Crash
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Customers are not loving it as the chain keeps making changes that take away popular options.
 - McDonald’s menu drops $1 drinks
McDonald’s menu drops $1 drinks
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Though Chicago remains at a “low” COVID-19 risk level, the city’s hospitalizations rose 30% last ...
 - Free COVID tests available again; Chicago hospitalizations rise
Free COVID tests available again; Chicago hospitalizations rise
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The famed author fired back at the Ohio Republican on social media.
 - Stephen King Gives 'Jimmy' Jordan A Frightening Fact Check On Crime
Stephen King Gives 'Jimmy' Jordan A Frightening Fact Check On Crime
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The benefits of pension reform over time outweigh any upfront monetary or ...
David Greising - How Illinois can finally gain traction in solving its pension crisis
David Greising
How Illinois can finally gain traction in solving its pension crisis
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The grueling profession has long kept silent about mental distress ...
 - US surgeons are killing themselves at an alarming rate. One decided to speak out
US surgeons are killing themselves at an alarming rate. One decided to speak out
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Morning Bid - Shutdown, oil, auctions and China rankle
Morning Bid
Shutdown, oil, auctions and China rankle
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J.D. Vance and other Senate Republicans who are holding Chicago attorney April Perry’s nomination ...
Editorial - Free April Perry from J.D. Vance’s hostage drama
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Free April Perry from J.D. Vance’s hostage drama
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After last winter’s flu, COVID and RSV tripledemic threatened public health and the stability of the U.S ...
 - Your fall guide to COVID, RSV and flu vaccines
Your fall guide to COVID, RSV and flu vaccines
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Long-sought bond reforms took effect Monday, abolishing cash bail as a ...
 - After years of debate and preparation, elimination of cash bail begins in Illinois
After years of debate and preparation, elimination of cash bail begins in Illinois
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Book challenges in school and public libraries have reached a record high in 2023, according to preliminary data released ...
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Book challenges at record high
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Work started Saturday to tear down the old Highland Apartment building. Invest DSM ...
 - Crews begin demolition of Highland Apartments building in Des Moines
Crews begin demolition of Highland Apartments building in Des Moines
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Aldermen voted 48-0 to approve the 54-year-old from the South Side as the next leader of the ...
 - Larry Snelling confirmed as next Chicago police superintendent
Larry Snelling confirmed as next Chicago police superintendent
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“I think we need to have standards when it comes to what we’re wearing on the ...
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No. 2 Senate Democrat ‘concerned’ about dress code change, in break from party
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On Tuesday, Axios detailed what it described as an “urgent project” to protect ...
 - Biden Nearly Slips Down Air Force One Stairs Despite ‘Urgent’ Plan to Avoid Slips
Biden Nearly Slips Down Air Force One Stairs Despite ‘Urgent’ Plan to Avoid Slips
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Advocating for term limits for an office you hold is not the norm ...
Bryan Zarou - The new term limit for Chicago’s inspector general hopefully will start a trend
Bryan Zarou
The new term limit for Chicago’s inspector general hopefully will start a trend
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More than 400 people are expected to attend, including U.S. Rep. Summer Lee (D. ...
 - The Working Families Party chose Philadelphia for its first national convention
The Working Families Party chose Philadelphia for its first national convention
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They make more money from mileage programs than from flying planes—and it shows.
 - Airlines Are Just Banks Now
Airlines Are Just Banks Now
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Auto workers are on strike at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis ...
UAW strike Day 4 - GM threatens to send 2,000 workers home, Ford cuts 600 jobs
UAW strike Day 4
GM threatens to send 2,000 workers home, Ford cuts 600 jobs
Quick Glance: UAW resumes talks with Stellantis, Chrysler's parent company
  • The United Auto Workers and Stellantis have resumed their negotiations as the strike against the Detroit Three automakers enters its fourth day.

  • Analysts and industry representatives are questioning how long it will take for the UAW to strike at additional locations to increase pressure on the automakers.

  • The strikes have halted production at plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri that manufacture the Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, Chevrolet Colorado, and other popular models.

  • Ford has temporarily laid off 600 non-striking workers at the Michigan Bronco plant due to the impact of the work stoppage.
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The sweet, unforced family comedy, from Oscar-winner Matthew A. Cherry ...
‘Young Love’ review - An Oscar-winning short becomes an animated series on Max
‘Young Love’ review
An Oscar-winning short becomes an animated series on Max
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The latest influx of asylum-seekers comes as Mayor Johnson’s administration has moved ...
 - Volunteers say buses of migrants arriving in Chicago at increased rate
Volunteers say buses of migrants arriving in Chicago at increased rate
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Compared with people who don’t work in the medical field, health care workers face an ...
 - US health care workers face elevated risk of suicide, new study finds
US health care workers face elevated risk of suicide, new study finds
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Christy George, a top deputy for economic development to Gov. J.B ...
 - Top deputy to Gov. J.B. Pritzker named to head host committee for 2024 Democratic convention
Top deputy to Gov. J.B. Pritzker named to head host committee for 2024 Democratic convention
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Alan Williams has unexpectedly resigned as the defensive coordinator of the Chicago ...
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Alan Williams resigns as the defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears
Quick Glance: Alan Williams Abruptly Resigns as Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator
  • Williams was absent from the team on Wednesday, September 20, for personal reasons, and Coach Matt Eberflus did not confirm if he still holds his position.

  • I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Chicago Bears, a renowned NFL franchise with a prestigious history.

  • Williams' resignation comes only two games into his second season with the Bears.

  • Coach Matt Eberflus will lead the defense in Williams' absence and is expected to do so when the Bears (0-2) face the Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) on Sunday.
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The Rev. Stephen Cliffgard Lee, the Orland Park-based minister who was ...
 - Indicted Orland Park pastor requests to have case severed from Trump, other defendants
Indicted Orland Park pastor requests to have case severed from Trump, other defendants