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Dr. Oz welcomes move by states to reduce migrant health coverage: Medicaid is supposed to be reserved for the most vulnerable Americans, Dr. Oz says.
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Heidi Stevens: Shutting down hotline services for LGBTQ+ youth is malice by Trump administration
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The Illinois town of Plano made history in its celebration of Juneteenth, but now the party’s getting moved to Yorkville
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‘What are they hiding?’: Illinois Democrats denied entry into ICE processing center in visit Wednesday
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/18/illinois-democrats-immigration-advocates-denied-entry-into-ice-processing-center-in-visit-wednesday/

Amid federal funding uncertainty, Illinois lawmakers add ‘safety valve’ to state budget
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Gov. JB Pritzker says he wasn’t among Midwest officials on alleged Minnesota shooter’s lists
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Gov. JB Pritzker uses House hearing to defend Illinois’ sanctuary laws and to slam Congress for not passing immigration reforms
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/12/pritzker-house-hearing-immigration/

Lack of middleman between Illinois farmers and consumers limits market for fruits and vegetables
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/16/illinois-farming-produce-markets-climate-change/

R. Kelly's attorneys say he was hospitalized after collapsing in prison: R. Kelly's attorneys say the R&B singer collapsed in prison and was hospitalized ...
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R. Kelly Hospitalized After Prison Overdose IncidentThe 58-year-old musician was hospitalized on June 13 after losing consciousness and spent two days under medical observation.
- R. Kelly, serving 30 years for sex trafficking and racketeering, was hospitalized following a near-fatal overdose in prison.
- He was placed in isolation on June 10 and given anxiety medication before losing consciousness three days later.
- His lawyer alleges prison staff intentionally administered a potentially lethal dose of medication.
- An emergency motion for early release has been filed amid additional claims that officials solicited an inmate to kill him.
We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us.— Beau Brindley, R Kelly's lawyer, regarding discussions about a pardon from President Trump.
‘Overwhelmed’ dad causes 2-month-old to have 3 brain bleeds, Illinois cops say: A Peoria father said he was overwhelmed before his baby had brain bleeds and ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article308997525.html

OpinionEditorial: Juneteenth marks progress and belongs to the whole country: Every kid should know Juneteenth is something for America to celebrate.
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/juneteenth-holiday-united-states/

Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case
apnews.com/article/illinois-corruption-madigan-longest-serving-speaker-07cd2e4be0ec031b8a56b08b3b3670d7

OpinionSen. Jason Plummer: Gov. JB Pritzker has taken Illinois sanctuary city policies to the extreme
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/11/opinion-jb-pritzker-illinois-sanctuary-city-law-testify-congress/

Willie Wilson: The unfinished business of Juneteenth: After the cookout and cultural celebrations, Americans must complete the work of Juneteenth to achieve ...
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Letters: The future of Illinois and our nation is carbon-free energy: Strengthening nuclear reliability, expanding renewables and improving grid efficiency can ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/19/letters-061925-carbon-free-energy/

Illinois officials investigate license-plate data shared with police seeking woman who had abortion
bostonherald.com/2025/06/12/abortion-license-plate-data-illinois/

Illinois football looks to cement its foothold in Chicago with events such as Illini Night at Wrigley Field
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Illinois toy company challenges Trump’s tariffs before Supreme Court: An Illinois toy company is challenging Donald Trump’s tariffs at the Supreme Court ...
apnews.com/article/trump-trade-tariffs-lawsuit-supreme-court-525d4c114cd8df677a9ac84b48bda122

Acting police commander finds path to leadership despite issues in work history: A Chicago Police supervisor who was involved in the bungled probe of the punch ...
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Girl beat cancer, then nurse gave her too much morphine, killing her, suit says: The family of Ava Wilson, an Illinois 11-year-old cancer survivor ...
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article308835765.html

Officer fatally shot by partner was a mother and a ‘hero,’ Illinois cops say: Chicago officer Krystal Rivera was accidentally shot and killed by her partner ...
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article308156060.html

Heidi Stevens: As demonstrations over immigration policy erupt, we can’t forget the human hearts at the center
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Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials
twincities.com/2025/06/13/trump-immigrant-medicaid-info-deportation/

Teacher who went viral for ‘good-looking’ comment indicted on 52 additional charges in student sex abuse case
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/illinois-teacher-christina-formella-sexual-abuse-charges-b2773410.html

Stellantis scraps plans for Illinois battery plant, parts hub: UAW: The automaker remains committed to restarting its idled Belvidere factory in 2027.
automotivedive.com/news/stellantis-uaw-belvidere-assembly-battery-plant/749830/

Illinois lands in top 5 in Fortune 500 HQs: Illinois ranks among the top 5 states for Fortune 500 headquarters, as 32 major companies—including Walgreens and ...
axios.com/local/chicago/2025/06/05/illinois-fortune-500-companies-2024-walgreens-ace-hardware


Social Security fund may run dry sooner than previously expected, trustees say: Social Security and Medicare could face automatic cuts in 2033, a report found.
abcnews.go.com/Business/social-security-fund-run-dry-sooner-previously-expected/story

OpinionEditorial: A sexy novel for the beach? How about an Illinois pension plan instead?
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/16/ctba-pension-reform-illinois-debt-reamortization/

Illinois members of Congress say they were denied access to an ICE facility for second day
cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-members-congress-denied-access-ice-facility-second-day/

Joe Lynn: A compassionate letter to my first-year teaching self: Whether you are in your first year of teaching or your 50th, I highly recommend you write a ...
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State Sen. Emil Jones III to face retrial on bribery charges in 2026 — when he’ll also be up for reelection
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Whole Hog Politics: Land of Lincoln? Not so much for Red America: On the menu: Reconciliation bill still sinking with voters; New York mayoral muddle; DNC’s ...
thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/5359787-whole-hog-politics-land-of-lincoln-not-so-much-for-red-america/

OpinionEditorial: AI therapy? We won't be lying on that couch.: If Gov. JB Pritzker signs this bill into law, Illinois will become the first state in the country to ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/18/editorial-ai-chatbot-therapy-illinois-ban/

Illinois politicians' names in alleged Minnesota shooter’s notes: Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and state lawmaker Laura Fine, who is running for Congress ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/17/nikki-budzinski-minnesota-shooter-list/

Authorities searching for suspect in Minnesota lawmakers shootings: A massive search stretched into its second day Sunday for a man who authorities say wore a ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/15/suspect-minnesota-state-lawmakers-shooting/

I scrapped a 600,000 sq. ft. investment for my business due to tariffs: The Illinois educational toy company owner wants the Supreme Court to hear his company's ...
businessinsider.com/illinois-business-scrapped-building-investment-tariffs-2025-6
EPA plans to test 250 homes near Federated Metals this summer: The EPA plans to sample just over 250 homes for toxic soil, including lead, this summer primarily ...
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RFK Jr. Hands Medicaid Data to ICE as It Ramps Up War on Immigrants
: The move is almost certainly illegal.
newrepublic.com/post/196814/rfk-jr-hands-medicaid-data-ice-deportations

Democratic governors Pritzker, Walz, Hochul to testify before House GOP panel about immigration policy
abcnews.go.com/Politics/democratic-governors-pritzker-walz-hochul-testify-house-gop/story

Heat dome brings worrisome temperatures, humidity across much of US: Summer will make a dramatic entrance in the U.S. this week with a heat dome that will bring ...
apnews.com/article/heat-dome-index-humidity-extreme-temperatures-e42735a682f43ab29ec3367472f19910

How can US cities resist Trump’s mass deportation agenda? Look to Chicago: The sanctuary city has a long history of protecting immigrant communities
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/09/chicago-immigrants-trump-mass-deportation

New York, Illinois governors dare Trump to arrest them over immigration policies: "If Tom Homan wants to come to Albany to arrest me, I'll say go for it ...
axios.com/2025/06/12/walz-hochul-pritzker-sanctuary-state-congressional-hearing


Trump admin shortens ACA enrollment window: The Trump changes would roll back Biden-era flexibilities for enrolling in the program.
axios.com/2025/06/20/trump-admin-aca-coverage-changes


OpinionUS Sen. Dick Durbin helps Cahokia Heights celebrate flood-relief work: Illinois’ senior U.S. senator appeared Friday at Cahokia Heights City Hall with other ...
stltoday.com/news/local/column/joe-holleman/article_e1e19ebd-2b37-47b2-9446-85f47358f7e8.html

A $450,000 Kitchen Renovation Marked a New Beginning for Chicago Empty-Nesters: The designer says her clients were aiming for something ‘unapologetically ...
wsj.com/style/design/a-450-000-kitchen-renovation-marked-a-new-beginning-for-chicago-empty-nesters-b311f3ea

Trump Changes Could Kick a Million People Off Obamacare: The administration’s changes include limiting the open enrollment period and excluding Deferred Action ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-changes-will-kick-a-million-people-off-obamacare/

Future Amtrak Illinois Alex Wolford | Medium: Amtrak has struggled for years to get riders, but is building fancy new High-Speed rail the solution?
medium.com/@TheTexanRhino/the-future-of-amtrak-isnt-in-high-speed-rail-it-s-in-illinois-b889ce09436e

Rep. Mary Miller condemned for saying it was 'troubling' for Sikh man to lead House prayer
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/article_d92dca8e-56a6-53f1-80a8-ec2d05cedf10.html

Editorial: Illinois is right to join the fight against genetic data exploitation: Our DNA is more than just data, it’s our identity, and it deserves protection.
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California senators demand Trump immigration officials stop using Medicaid data: California's two U.S. senators demanded on Wednesday that the Trump ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/california-senators-demand-trump-immigration-officials-stop-using-medicaid/
College Boom Towns Go Bust as Enrollment Declines Batter Local Economies: Many state universities are losing more students every year, failing the local ...
wsj.com/us-news/education/college-towns-economy-macomb-illinois-aae84dcc

Illinois affirms right to emergency abortions, following Trump administration’s change in federal guidance
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Officials say license plate reader data used illegally: Illinois Secretary of State's office says license plate reader data has been used illegally by law ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/12/license-plate-reader-audito-ordered/

Crop insurance costs taxpayers billions but only helps big farms: Federal crop insurance providers steer coverage toward more profitable commodities like corn ...
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Southern Baptists target porn and ‘willful childlessness’: The proposed resolutions call for laws on gender, marriage and family based on what they say is the ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/09/southern-baptists-childlessness/

Measure before Gov. JB Pritzker would streamline firearms ID process for low-level gun offenders
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/14/measure-before-gov-jb-pritzker-would-streamline-firearms-id-process-for-low-level-gun-offenders/

Why doesn't Illinois grow more fruits and vegetables?: In the shadow of corn, soybeans and climate change, a handful of farmers are building a supply chain for ...
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Meta strikes power agreement with Constellation nuclear plant: Meta Platforms on Tuesday said it has struck an agreement with Constellation Energy to keep one of ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/meta-signs-power-agreement-with-constellation-nuclear-plant-2025-06-03/
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Meta Commits to Long-Term Nuclear Power SupplyMeta’s 20-year deal aids Illinois’ Clinton nuclear plant license renewal and supports carbon-free energy beyond 2027.
- Meta signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to keep a reactor at the Clinton nuclear plant operational.
- The contract will help cover re-licensing and operational costs after a zero-emission credit program expires in 2027.
- Clinton generates power for about 800,000 homes and plans to increase capacity by 30 megawatts.
- This deal could inspire other tech companies to back nuclear energy as a stable, clean power source.
One of the things that we hear very acutely from utilities is they want to have certainty that power plants operating today will continue to operate.— Urvi Parekh, head of global energy at Meta, commented on the importance of operational stability for power plants.
Today in Chicago History: Bulls win 1st championship — and Michael Jordan named MVP of NBA Finals
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/12/chicago-history-june-12/

Elgin ranked No. 5 for best place to live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/13/elgin-best-live-illinois-us-news-list/

Jimmy Kimmel Trashes ‘Mentally Ill’ Trump for Disrespecting Gavin Newsom: For the second time this year, Kimmel defended Los Angeles from Trump’s attacks.
thedailybeast.com/jimmy-kimmel-trashes-mentally-ill-trump-for-disrespecting-gavin-newsom/

ComEd launching $10 million customer relief fund to offset spike in electricity prices
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/12/comed-customer-relief-fund/

Michigan hospitals warn of reduced care if Senate enacts Medicaid cuts in 'beautiful bill'
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2025/06/20/michigan-hospitals-warn-of-reduced-care-if-senate-enacts-medicaid-cuts-one-big-beautiful-bill-trump/84285761007/

Child, 6, died after inhaling helium from a large Mylar balloon, medical examiner says
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/child-dies-inhaling-helium-mylar-balloon-b2764309.html

Former SuperFund site owned by Waukegan School District 60 becoming solar farm by end of the year
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Ex-GOP Lawmaker Regrets Being ‘Divisive Political Asshole,’ Is Joining Democratic Party
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Joe Walsh Joins Democrats Amid Democracy ConcernsAfter five years as an independent, Walsh formally joins Democrats in 2024, citing threats to democracy from the GOP and Trump's influence.
- Joe Walsh, formerly a Republican congressman, has officially joined the Democratic Party, ending his independent status.
- He regards the Republican Party as a threat to democracy and calls for a coalition including moderates, progressives, and conservatives.
- Walsh dismisses the prospect of a viable third party and identifies Democrats as the primary defenders of freedom and the rule of law.
- Despite some disagreements, Walsh advocates for a broad Democratic coalition capable of defeating Trump’s Republican Party.
Donald Trump is the worst of us, and, sadly, the rest of the Republican Party emulates his cruelty, dishonesty, and authoritarianism.— Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman, discussing the current political climate in America.
Meta agrees 20-year deal to buy output from Illinois nuclear plant : Tie-up with Constellation Energy comes as Big Tech groups seek power sources for AI boom
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Dr. Oz on Medicaid cuts: People should ‘prove that they matter’: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz defended President Trump’s ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5334508-dr-oz-medicaid-cuts-work-requirements/

Medicaid cuts could devastate hundreds of rural hospitals in GOP states, Democrats say
cbsnews.com/news/medicaid-cuts-rural-hospitals-republican-states-democrats-say/

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon faces potential $9.8 million fine for improperly accepting campaign cash
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Bruce Rauner: Don’t lower the bar for Illinois students: Illinois has high education proficiency benchmarks. Yet instead of keeping that bar high ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/08/opinion-illinois-students-testing-assessments-rauner/

Republicans, some Democrats and even ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich weigh in on ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentence
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/13/madigan-sentencing-reaction-blagojevich/

Oz to pitch GOP senators on need for Medicaid changes: Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, is scheduled to speak to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/5354592-oz-gop-senators-medicaid/

Crop insurance costs taxpayers billions. But it only benefits big farms and companies.
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/08/illinois-farming-crop-insurance-climate-change/

Laura Washington: Is there room in 2028 for both Gov. JB Pritzker and Rahm Emanuel?
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/04/column-jb-pritzker-rahm-emanuel-presidential-election-2028-washington/

Auchincloss seeks info on HHS officials' possible conflicts: Auchincloss has been an outspoken critic of the Kennedy’s and has zeroed in on Smith and Means in ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/06/16/nation/auchincloss-calley-means-brad-smith/

As labor costs rise, AI is learning to farm: In Illinois, a domestic labor shortage and costly migrant workers deter farmers from growing fruits and vegetables.
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Japan Delegation Visits Illinois to Deepen Quantum Innovation Ties
morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250603625778/japan-delegation-visits-illinois-to-deepen-quantum-innovation-ties

Millions in loans on tap for suburbs to replace lead water lines: Several south suburbs are getting millions of dollars in state loans to replace lead water ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/12/south-suburbs-lead-water-lines/

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