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Illinois Had 5th Most Police Officers Killed In The Line Of Duty In 2021
Illinois had 14 police officers killed in the line of duty over the past decade ending in 2021.
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How The Gun Trafficking Problem In Illinois Compares To Other States
The ATF traced the origin of 11,708 firearms in IL in 2020, and 50.2 percent, originated from out of state, the 8th larges among states.
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Lightfoot, Pritzker Open To More Migrants From Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the first group of foreign nationals in the country illegally have been bused to Chicago.
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Illinois Eliminating High School Basketball's Three-Point Showdown
After 25 years as a post-season staple, the annual Three-Point Showdown has been eliminated by the IHSA.
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Illinois Employers Look To Combat Employee Burnout
A survey shows the average Illinois worker said they were already experiencing burnout less than halfway through the year.
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This Is How Dangerous Law Enforcement Jobs Are In Illinois
In Illinois, 33 police officers have been killed on the job in the last decade — the third-highest fatality rate among ranked states.
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Race For Chicago Mayor Shaping Up
So far, nine candidates have announced they will run for election.
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With COVID Mitigations Loosened, Start Of The School Year Looks Different In Illinois
“This updated guidance from the CDC acknowledges the importance of in-person learning."
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Illinois Colleges Preparing For Monkeypox Virus This Fall
Earlier this month, Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
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Some Illinois School Districts Facing Bus Driver Shortages
A shortage of drivers is forcing school districts and parents to make alternative plans.
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As Illinois Adds Teachers And Sheds Students, Is There Really A Teacher Shortage?
The student-teacher ratio stood at 17:1 in 2021, the lowest in the past 10 years.
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Republican Candidate For Illinois Treasurer Wants To Block Taxing Retirement Income
State Rep. Tom Demmer will face incumbent Mike Frerichs in November.
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Most Illinois Schools Opt Out Of New Sex Education Standards That Critics Say Are Age-Inappropriate
School districts were given the option to opt out, and many have.
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Vote By Mail Applications Underway For November Election In Illinois
All registered Illinois voters are eligible to vote by mail.
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Chicago Health Officials Provide Update On Monkeypox Virus
Illinois so far has seen 571 confirmed cases of the virus.
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Illinois State's Attorneys Express Concerns Over The Ending Of Cash Bail
The controversial act abolishes cash bail on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Group Opposes New Chicago Bears Stadium Using Taxpayer Funds
Americans for Prosperity urges the Arlington Heights Village Board to adopt an "anti-corporate welfare" ordinance, reject stadium proposal.
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'You've Never Worked A Day In Your Life,' Bailey Responds To Pritzker's Campaign Ad
Bailey responded to Pritzker's 30-second ad claiming Bailey used millions of state funds for his campaign.
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Illinois To Get $760 Million In Opioid Settlement
The governor is forming an advisory board on how to spend the money.
