Illinois House sends Senate bills banning certain semi-automatic weapons, expanding abortion protections

stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/illinois-house-sends-senate-bills-banning-certain-semi-automatic-weapons-expanding-abortion-protections/article_07b55eb8-c917-564c-a2d6-14c72eb5a804.html

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Illinois House sends Senate bills banning certain semi-automatic weapons, expanding abortion protections

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ABC News

abcnews.go.com/US/chicago-8-year-killed-10-injured-shooting-family-gathering/story

Apr 14

8-year-old killed, 10 injured in shooting at family gathering in Chicago, police say

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Apr 14

David Greising: The consent decree was designed to prevent disasters such as the Dexter Reed shooting

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/column-dexter-reed-police-shooting-consent-decree-greising/

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chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/justice-department-violent-crime-chicago-gun-intel-center/

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Justice Department ramps up efforts to reduce violent crime with Chicago gun intel center

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Apr 17

Alderman files complaint against police oversight agency head for media interviews on Dexter Reed case

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/alderman-files-complaint-dexter-reed-case/

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Apr 15

Two people killed including child and 22 wounded in weekend US mass shootings: An eight-year-old girl was shot outside a family party in Chicago ...

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/chicago-new-orleans-shootings

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Apr 14

An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington: An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse as seen from Bloomington, Indiana ...

reuters.com/pictures/along-path-totality-best-photos-eclipse-2024-04-12/IHFDKRGAFNIBFIRKFF335TDPEM/

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Apr 09

An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington: An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse as seen from Bloomington, Indiana ...

reuters.com/pictures/pictures-eclipse-across-north-america-2024-04-08-2/IPU3KIY5CNBKZEF6XQ2NWUOJH4/

Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington

An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.

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A pastor vows to fight Satan’s influence at libraries in comic book hero's hometown

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metropolis-illinois-library-books-battle-superman-rcna148352

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Apr 17

Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-says-full-un-membership-wont-help-palestinians-with-statehood-2024-04-17/

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Apr 11

Justice Department publishes rule to close ‘gun show loophole’: The Justice Department announced Thursday it has submitted a final rule to the federal register ...

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Quick Glance: Biden Administration Implements Stricter Background Checks for Gun Dealers

A new rule by the Biden administration will require thousands of gun dealers to conduct background checks on buyers to close a legal loophole.

President Biden emphasizes that the measure aims to keep guns away from domestic abusers and felons to save lives.

The law mandates that sellers primarily engaged in selling firearms for profit must be federally licensed and perform checks.

Despite praise from advocates, the regulation is likely to face legal challenges from gun rights activists, concerned about potential infringements.

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Apr 09

2024 eclipse: Scenes from across North America: Millions across North America, in the path of totality and beyond, marveled at the rare celestial event.

reuters.com/pictures/2024-eclipse-scenes-across-north-america-2024-04-09/

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Chicago's response to migrant influx stirs longstanding frustrations among Black residents

apnews.com/article/chicago-migrants-black-latino-biden-immigration-ab8d7f22eea423d86fb350665b9e66f6

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Apr 12

Senate Democrats issue subpoena in Supreme Court ethics probe: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued a subpoena to a ...

thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589615-senate-democrats-issue-subpoena-in-supreme-court-ethics-probe/

Quick Glance: Investigation into Gifts to Supreme Court Justices: Leo Refuses Senate Subpoena

As part of a months-long inquiry into undisclosed gifts to Supreme Court justices, the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a subpoena to conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo on Thursday, which he promptly rejected as “politically motivated.”

Following reports that Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. accepted free luxury travel and gifts from Crow, Leo, and conservative donor Robin Arkley II without disclosure, the committee voted to authorize subpoenas for Leo and Texas billionaire Harlan Crow along party lines.

Democrats on the committee initiated an investigation into the justices' relationships with private benefactors after ProPublica's April report last year revealed Thomas' failure to disclose free luxury vacations and private jet travel from Crow over many years, and Leo's arrangement of a luxury fishing trip for Alito in 2008.

With Leo's rejection, Democrats would need to hold a Senate vote to seek court enforcement of the subpoena - a nearly impossible task in a narrowly divided chamber requiring 60 votes to break a filibuster.

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‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of The Nation’ series premieres Thursday on WTTW, showing how segregation was built into foundation of real estate

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-documentary-series/

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Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ to air live from Chicago during Democratic convention: Comedian Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show” is headed to Chicago for the Democratic ...

thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4603541-colberts-late-show-to-air-live-from-chicago-during-democratic-convention/

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Apr 09

Parents of Michigan school shooter to be sentenced in rare US case: The mother and father of a Michigan teen who shot and killed four classmates were each ...

reuters.com/world/us/parents-michigan-school-shooter-be-sentenced-rare-us-case-2024-04-09/

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The Christian Science Monitor

csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2024/0417/usc-commencement-valedictorian-speech-canceled

Apr 17

Is it safety or censorship? USC cancels valedictorian speech over Israel-Hamas protests.

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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech

USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.

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chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/naperville-city-taco-bell-planning-zoning-commission/

Apr 17

Proposal for fourth Taco Bell to be built in Naperville goes to planning/zoning commission

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Apr 09

Biden says Trump will ban abortion: ‘No one trusts Donald Trump’: At a Chicago fundraiser, the president said that the threat of Trump is far from abated by new ...

politico.com/news/2024/04/08/biden-trump-national-abortion-ban-fundraiser-00151192

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Apr 14

Chicago pol slammed for appearing to celebrate Iranian attack on Israel: 'Free Palestine'

nypost.com/2024/04/14/world-news/chicago-pol-slammed-for-appearing-to-celebrate-attack-on-israel/

Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank

The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.

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Apr 16

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down major US airport roads and bridges: Some travellers abandoned their cars and dragged luggage along the motorway to catch ...

itv.com/news/2024-04-16/pro-palestinian-demonstrators-shut-down-major-us-airport-roads-and-bridges

139

Apr 16

World Business Chicago names new CEO: The CEO will be in charge of pitching Chicago as a destination for corporate relocation and expansion ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/world-business-chicago-new-ceo/

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Apr 05

MacKenzie Scott gives $1 million to end suburban homelessness: The donation marks the biggest ever received by the Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/04/mackenzie-scott-gives-1-million-to-end-suburban-homelessness/

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Apr 18

Mayor Brandon Johnson slams uphill effort to recall Chicago mayors: To get the Chicago mayor recall mechanism question on ballots this fall ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/mayor-brandon-johnson-slams-uphill-effort-to-recall-chicago-mayors/

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The Salt Lake Tribune

sltrib.com/religion/2024/04/14/natalie-brown-challenging-lds/

Apr 15

Natalie Brown: Challenging LDS Church orthodoxy, even at BYU, can help students build their faith

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Apr 12

Fatal Shooting of Dexter Reed, Jr., by Chicago Police Is Being Investigated: Chicago police officers stopped Dexter Reed, Jr., last month and fired 96 shots ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/dexter-reed-chicago-police-shooting.html

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Apr 11

Give a spin to new vinyl at Record Store Day in Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/10/give-a-spin-to-new-vinyl-at-record-store-day-in-chicago-suburbs-northwest-indiana/

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Apr 16

Gaza war protesters shut down Golden Gate Bridge, block traffic in other cities: Demonstrators protesting the war in Gaza shut down San Francisco’s Golden Gate ...

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaza-war-protesters-shut-golden-gate-bridge-block-traffic-rcna147945

Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.

Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.

The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.

Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.

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Apr 08

No progress made at Cairo ceasefire talks, says Hamas official: A Hamas official told Reuters on Monday that no progress was made at a new round of Gaza ...

reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-progress-made-cairo-ceasefire-talks-says-hamas-official-2024-04-08/

Quick Glance: Overcoming Hamas Challenge Amid Israel's Approach to Victory

Despite the Israeli prime minister's assertion of being on the brink of defeating Hamas, indications suggest the cruel terror group will emerge undefeated.

Persistently emphasizing relentless pursuit of 'total victory,' Netanyahu's aspirations may not align with reality.

Hamas stands as a sophisticated underground organization - in the most literal and metaphorical sense.

Israel's failure to devise a post-war strategic plan for governing Gaza echoes the missteps of the Americans in Baghdad in 2003.

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Apr 18

Sen. Robert Peters: Chicago is ready for the Democratic National Convention: Thanks to progress made by President Joe Biden and Democrats at the state and local ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/opinion-chicago-preparations-democratic-national-convention-dnc/

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Apr 17

Masters: Man charged in transporting memorabilia taken from tournament: A man has been charged in federal court in Illinois in the transport of millions of ...

apnews.com/article/augusta-national-golf-masters-memorabilia-theft-e3aa6782e1c5e5d0ed04633152d4a869

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Apr 09

Lori Lightfoot hired to investigate 'worst mayor in America' Tiffany Henyard at $400 per hour

nypost.com/2024/04/08/us-news/lori-lightfoot-hired-to-investigate-illinois-mayor-tiffany-henyard/

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Apr 16

Chicago Teachers Union unveils contract demands, vowing not to cower in proposals to fully staff schools amid budget shortfall

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/chicago-teachers-union-unveils-contract-demands-vowing-not-to-cower-in-proposals-to-fully-staff-schools-amid-budget-shortfall/

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Apr 08

Kinzinger: Johnson will be blamed in history books if Ukraine loses war with Russia

thehill.com/homenews/house/4580507-kinzinger-johnson-will-be-blamed-in-history-books-if-ukraine-loses-war-with-russia/

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Apr 09

Blinken says talks on Israel's Rafah offensive expected next week: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said he expects talks between Israeli and U ...

reuters.com/world/blinken-says-talks-israels-rafah-offensive-expected-next-week-2024-04-09/

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Apr 07

Despite rainy Sunday, weather service predicts clear skies for Monday’s solar eclipse

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/07/solar-eclipse-monday-forecast/

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Column: ‘Shame of Chicago, Shame of the Nation’ on WTTW lays bare a city’s history of housing discrimination

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/column-shame-of-chicago-shame-of-the-nation-on-wttw-lays-bare-a-citys-history-of-housing-discrimination/

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Cook County reallocates $70M for migrants from health care to food service in Chicago

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/cook-county-reallocates-70m-for-migrants-from-health-care-to-food-service-in-chicago/

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chicagotribune.com/2024/04/01/opinion-chicago-sundance-institute-partnership/

Apr 02

Rich Moskal: Sundance partnership validates Chicago’s thriving film community: Sundance Institute's decision to host its first film event outside of Utah in ...

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Apr 15

Where Nebraska guard Jaz Shelley checks in on WNBA mock drafts: If Jaz Shelley is drafted, it would be the first time in 10 years that a player goes directly ...

omaha.com/sports/huskers/womens-basketball/where-nebraska-guard-jaz-shelley-checks-in-on-wnba-mock-drafts/article_d3d935cd-e012-5d51-b6d5-4dce23ce1edf.html

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Apr 10

After balking earlier, Johnson to ask City Council to spend $70 million on migrant services

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/10/johnson-seeks-70-million-for-migrant-services/

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Apr 10

Seatbelt violation ends with Black man dead on Chicago street after cops fired nearly 100 bullets

usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/09/seatbelt-check-cops-fired-96-shots-at-black-motorist-killing-him/73265324007/

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Apr 14

Activists to protest ‘with or without permits’ when DNC arrives in Chicago this summer

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/13/activists-to-protest-with-or-without-permits-when-dnc-arrives-in-chicago-this-summer/

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Apr 12

Chicago and Illinois to receive $19M from feds to help with migrant crisis: The Department of Homeland Security released the first installment of $300 million in ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/chicago-and-illinois-to-receive-19-million-from-feds-to-help-with-migrant-crisis/

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Apr 15

Johnson plan to add $70M for migrant response moves forward: The plan passed the Budget and Government Operations Committee in a 20 to 8 vote following ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/johnson-70m-for-migrant-response/

reuters.com/world/us/maine-lawmakers-pass-gun-bills-wake-october-mass-shooting-2024-04-18/

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Reuters

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Maine lawmakers pass gun bills in wake of October mass shooting: Maine lawmakers on Thursday sent a raft of gun safety measures to the governor to sign into law ...

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Apr 13

Warmer winters and a hotter Gulf of Mexico could be contributing to more tornadoes in Illinois, experts say

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/13/illinois-tornadoes/

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Apr 16

Former Augusta National Golf Club worker charged in Chicago with stealing millions in Masters memorabilia

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/former-augusta-national-golf-club-worker-charged-in-chicago-with-stealing-millions-in-masters-memorabilia/

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/16/1243924108/gun-violence-suicide-united-states

Apr 16

Suicides make up majority of gun deaths, but remain overlooked in gun violence debate

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Apr 17

Letters: If Chicago police aren’t safe, then neither are Chicagoans: There is no nice way to arrest a potentially dangerous combative individual.

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/letters-vp-041724-dexter-reed-shooting/

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Apr 14

Letter to the Editor: Unhoused people should not be criminalized: Letters to the editor submitted to the Aurora Beacon-News for publication.

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/letter-to-the-editor-unhoused-people-should-not-be-criminalized/

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Apr 13

Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who fought planned neo-Nazi march in Skokie, dies at 102

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/ben-stern-holocaust-survivor-who-fought-planned-neo-nazi-march-in-skokie-dies-at-102/

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NPR

npr.org/2024/04/19/1243881326/school-gun-violence-federal-aid

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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern: The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and ...

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Editorial: World Business Chicago CEO must sell our uneasy city as a great investment

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/editorial-world-business-chicago-philip-clement-brandon-johnson/

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Apr 03

White House's Sullivan, recovering from cracked rib, postpones Saudi trip: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has postponed plans to travel to ...

reuters.com/world/white-houses-sullivan-recovering-cracked-rib-postpones-saudi-trip-2024-04-03/

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Apr 14

2024 WNBA draft: Everything you need to know, including what picks the Chicago Sky have and how to watch it all

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/13/wnba-draft-how-to-watch/

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Apr 12

Jim Nowlan: Record low turnout in Illinois primary bodes ill for democracy: The decline over the years in voter turnout probably results from the unhealthy ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/11/opinion-illinois-primary-turnout-democracy/

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Apr 11

Missouri teen Ralph Yarl copes with life after wrong-door shooting: Ralph Yarl, the Black teenager who survived being shot in the head after ringing the wrong ...

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ralph-yarl-black-teen-shot-kansas-city-missouri-rcna146311

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Chicago Public Schools launches a new, ‘more equitable’ funding model: CPS is finalizing a budget and funding plan they claim will benefit all of the district’s ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/chicago-public-schools-launches-a-new-more-equitable-funding-model/

thehill.com/homenews/house/4588835-top-lawmakers-urge-caution-in-approving-more-flights-between-us-china/

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The Hill (newspaper)

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Apr 11

Top lawmakers urge caution in approving more flights between US, China : A pair of lawmakers is urging top administration officials to execute caution in ...

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Apr 09

Highland Park 6-bedroom home with indoor swimming pool: $3.5M: Address: 493 Hazel Ave., Highland Park Price: $3,500,000 Listing date: March 22 ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/09/home-of-the-week-highland-park-indoor-pool/

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Apr 14

Waukegan student’s artwork showing immigrants to be displayed at U.S. Capitol; ‘America is a place for everyone’

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/waukegan-students-artwork-showing-immigrants-to-hang-at-u-s-capitol-america-is-a-place-for-everyone/

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Apr 03

Denver defends encouraging migrants to leave for other cities over lack of resources

nbcnews.com/news/us-news/denver-defends-encouraging-migrants-leave-cities-lack-resources-rcna146245

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Apr 16

Lawyers: Why further litigation is sadly necessary on Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/15/opinion-obama-presidential-center-jackson-park/

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Apr 18

Cook County Health Foundation expansion dropped amid spending questions: The report questioned how leadership of the Cook County Health Foundation spent nearly ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/cook-county-health-foundation-expansion-dropped/

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Glenwood Green Acres celebrates 41 years growing community along with vegetables for Earth Day

inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-community-garden-earth-day-20240418.html

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Apr 07

In Milwaukee, Restaurants and Venues Worry of Seeing Limited R.N.C. Boost: In Chicago, venues are booking fast for the Democratic convention in August ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/07/us/politics/republican-convention.html

Quick Glance: Milwaukee Concerns Over Limited R.N.C. Boost

Adam Siegel and other restaurant owners in Milwaukee are experiencing a slow booking pace for the Republican National Convention in July.

Despite Dan Jacobs' national celebrity status, there has been no increase in bookings for events at his restaurants DanDan and EsterEv ahead of the R.N.C.

Some of Milwaukee's most sought-after restaurants, concert halls, and venues are alarmed at the slow development of expected events around the gathering.

There is no sense of security that the event will move forward in the planned manner as most conventions do.

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Apr 01

Giordano Dance takes a Gershwin deep dive with a theatrical new work by Emmy winner Al Blackstone

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/01/giordano-dance-takes-a-gershwin-deep-dive-with-a-theatrical-new-work-by-emmy-winner-al-blackstone/

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Apr 16

After son’s suicide, Lincoln Park couple push measure for greater scrutiny of social media use

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/after-sons-suicide-lincoln-park-couple-push-measure-for-greater-scrutiny-of-social-media-use/

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Apr 16

When Will Cicadas Emerge? Three Signs Point to Imminent Awakening: Cicadas might emerge earlier than expected this year as warm soil temperatures are reported ...

newsweek.com/when-will-cicadas-emerge-three-signs-1890741

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Apr 04

Fed's Goolsbee says housing price pressures pose biggest inflation risk: The largest impediment to the U.S. central bank's efforts to return inflation to its 2% ...

reuters.com/markets/us/feds-goolsbee-says-housing-price-pressures-pose-biggest-inflation-risk-2024-04-04/

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Aurora City Council to vote on plans for residential development: The Aurora City Council is set to vote on preliminary plans for the 34-acre Lincoln Crossing ...

chicagotribune.com/2024/04/18/aurora-city-council-to-vote-on-plans-for-residential-development/

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