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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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"It’s one of the most beautiful expressions of ally-ship I can think of," a social protest expert at Northern Illinois University said.

Governor Pritzker sticks to reopening plan, cannabis sales set record and Joliet mayor refuses to resign in today's news roundup.
The State Board of Education and the Department of Public Health have issued guidelines for limited in-classroom instruction this summer.
"To address the issues going on in black America, you have to address systemic reform and poverty," Chris Welch said Sunday.
National Federation of Independent Business Illinois State Director Mark Grant said affected businesses should be speaking with insurers.
A new report shows Illinoisans are among the most hurt states financially during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Governor Pritzker responded Tuesday to the World Health Organization's comment that asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is 'very rare.'
Discussions in the nation’s capital and Springfield are addressing concerns about police accountability, especially in minority communities.
State Representative Carol Ammons said she wants to file a bill to prohibit law enforcement from getting surplus military equipment.
Protest rallies continue to take place across Illinois following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.
An estimated 20,000 people gathered in Chicago's Union Park to march this weekend for the Black Lives Matter movement.
"The zoo has been closed since March 19 and has no earned revenue stream," the Chicago Zoological Society said in a statement.
“We're reevaluating revenue projections, but the exact implications for Illinois won't be known for a while,” IDOT's Paul Wappel said.
Danville experienced the highest net migration decline among the metro areas in Illinois between 2010 and 2018.
A statement from the members of the new Illinois Taxpayer Freedom Caucus said the group will attempt to tackle major fiscal issues.
Unemployment rates and paycheck protection remain a priority for Illinois lawmakers.
A new report found that Illinois needs more financial help than all but five other states because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Protests turn violent, property damage reported across Illinois as a result of protests.
Restaurants in Illinois are now able to offer outdoor dining, but some may find it difficult to coax wait staff back.
Springfield city officials issued compliance orders and cease-and-desist letters to businesses that opened before the reopening plan.