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Social Protest Professor Talks 'Societal Change' Following George Floyd's Death
"It’s one of the most beautiful expressions of ally-ship I can think of," a social protest expert at Northern Illinois University said.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For June 12
Governor Pritzker sticks to reopening plan, cannabis sales set record and Joliet mayor refuses to resign in today's news roundup.
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State Issues School Guidelines For In-Person Instruction This Summer
The State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health have issued guidelines for limited in-classroom instruction this summer.
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Illinois Lawmaker Seeks ‘Starting Point’ Of $1 Billion Investment In Black Communities
"To address the issues going on in black America, you have to address systemic reform and poverty," Chris Welch said Sunday.
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Insurance Industry Urged To Pay Promptly For Damages From Recent Civil Unrest
National Federation of Independent Business Illinois State Director Mark Grant said affected businesses should be speaking with insurers.
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Study: Illinois Financial Pandemic Impact 'Among The Worst' In The Country
A new report shows Illinoisans are among the most hurt states financially during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Pritzker Says He’s Trying To Follow ‘Best Science’ Around Asymptomatic Coronavirus Spread
Governor Pritzker responded Tuesday to the World Health Organization's comment that asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is 'very rare.'
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Illinois Officials Take Part In Discussions About Police In Minority Communities
Discussions in the nation’s capital and Springfield are addressing concerns about police accountability, especially in minority communities.
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Illinois Officials Have 'Different Ideas' About Defunding Law Enforcement
State Representative Carol Ammons said she wants to file a bill to prohibit law enforcement from getting surplus military equipment.
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Protesters Rally In Towns Across Illinois
Protest rallies continue to take place across Illinois following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
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Thousands Of Weekend Protesters Demand Police Reform In Illinois
An estimated 20,000 people gathered in Chicago's Union Park to march this weekend for the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Brookfield Zoo Cuts 56 Positions Amid Restructuring
"The zoo has been closed since March 19 and has no earned revenue stream," the Chicago Zoological Society said in a statement.
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Uncertainty Grows For Illinois Road Projects As Gas Tax Revenue Falls
“We're reevaluating revenue projections, but the exact implications for Illinois won't be known for a while,” IDOT's Paul Wappel said.
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New Study: Danville Has Largest Net Population Outflow Among Illinois Cities
Danville experienced the highest net migration decline among the metro areas in Illinois between 2010 and 2018.
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House Republicans Form New Caucus To Address Structural, Ethical Changes In Illinois
A statement from the members of the new Illinois Taxpayer Freedom Caucus said the group will attempt to tackle major fiscal issues.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News Briefs For June 4
Unemployment rates and paycheck protection remain a priority for Illinois lawmakers.
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Study Ranks Illinois Among States Most In Need Of Financial Help Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
A new report found that Illinois needs more financial help than all but five other states because of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For June 1
Protests turn violent, property damage reported across Illinois as a result of protests.
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Wait Staff Making More On Unemployment May Not Return To Restaurants Preparing To Reopen
Restaurants in Illinois are now able to offer outdoor dining, but some may find it difficult to coax wait staff back.
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In Springfield, Officials Trade Cease-And-Desist Letters Over Reopening Plans
Springfield city officials issued compliance orders and cease-and-desist letters to businesses that opened before the reopening plan.
