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Most incumbent state legislators cruise to victory in Illinois primaries

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Most of Illinois’ incumbent legislators fared well in Tuesday’s primary elections, but voters in a few districts rejected the status quo and nominate political newcomers.

03/21/2018 - 3:48pm

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Lightfoot highlights CPD reform efforts but emphasizes there is more work to be done

Lori Lightfoot speaks at the City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

Chicago attorney and Police Board President Lori Lightfoot on Monday contended the “Chicago Police Department cannot be successful in its core mission of fighting crime and keeping the public safe without a constant eye on reform.”

03/13/2018 - 3:17pm

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City Club panelists agree population loss is a serious problem for Illinois but disagree on solutions

Exodus from Illinois panel at City Club of Chicago featuring Kristen McQueary, Mary Mitchell, Dan Proft, and Hon. Rod Sawyer (Video Parachute)

What was billed as a policy discussion of ideas to stop the outflow of residents from Illinois quickly turned into a testy hour-long conversation among four panelists at the City Club of Chicago on Tuesday.

03/07/2018 - 3:15pm

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Q & A with Jennifer Welch, CEO and President of Planned Parenthood Illinois

Jennifer Welch is about eight months into her new role as CEO and President of Planned Parenthood Illinois. She recently told the Daily Whale that federal legislative efforts to defund the 100-year-old organization have created a “particularly hostile and treacherous” environment for her group.

Welch is responsible for two separate but related groups, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, a 501c(3) healthcare organization, and Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, an electoral advocacy group.

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Profit with a purpose: The rise of social impact investing
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Meet Sargent McCormick, who wants to buy into Trib's parent

Meet Sargent McCormick, who wants to buy into Trib's parent
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Facebook could be forced to pay billions of dollars over alleged violations of Illinois biometrics law

Facebook could be forced to pay billions of dollars over alleged violations of Illinois biometrics law
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Gay Illinois teacher sparks debate with tolerance talk

Gay Illinois teacher sparks debate with tolerance talk
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Helping at-risk children can help fight Illinois’ opioid problems, police and state’s attorneys say

Helping at-risk children can help fight Illinois’ opioid problems, police and state’s attorneys say
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State opens 'life-skills re-entry' center

State opens 'life-skills re-entry' center
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Pritzker’s investment firm bought company accused of wage theft

Pritzker’s investment firm bought company accused of wage theft
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Opinion: When you can buy a sports team and live on a yacht, why run for governor?

Opinion: When you can buy a sports team and live on a yacht, why run for governor?
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Schaumburg budgets for biggest year of capital improvements

Schaumburg budgets for biggest year of capital improvements
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What about kids trapped in cars? Aldermen want to protect them by fining parents

What about kids trapped in cars? Aldermen want to protect them by fining parents
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Judge to release some court records in Laquan McDonald case

Judge to release some court records in Laquan McDonald case
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Now it’s Madame Chairman: ‘Proud’ Democrat Preckwinkle makes party history

Now it’s Madame Chairman: ‘Proud’ Democrat Preckwinkle makes party history
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Cadillac leader Johan de Nysschen replaced due to lagging SUV sales

Cadillac leader Johan de Nysschen replaced due to lagging SUV sales
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Fulton Market land could go from trash heap to cash heap

Fulton Market land could go from trash heap to cash heap
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Largest maker of bump stocks will stop accepting orders

Largest maker of bump stocks will stop accepting orders
04/18/2018 - 3:11pm

Chicago workers soon could take some lost pets back to owners instead of the pound

Chicago workers soon could take some lost pets back to owners instead of the pound
04/18/2018 - 3:10pm

Chicago aldermen propose office to enforce city's wage, sick time laws

Chicago aldermen propose office to enforce city's wage, sick time laws
04/18/2018 - 3:08pm

Pedal pubs banned citywide in Naperville

Pedal pubs banned citywide in Naperville
04/18/2018 - 3:08pm

Cary to build $2.4 million Metra station

Cary to build $2.4 million Metra station
04/18/2018 - 3:07pm

Court hears arguments in appeal by former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock on corruption charges

Court hears arguments in appeal by former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock on corruption charges
04/18/2018 - 3:06pm

Proposal to ban tackle football in Illinois for kids under age 12 won't be called for vote, likely dead

Proposal to ban tackle football in Illinois for kids under age 12 won't be called for vote, likely dead
04/18/2018 - 3:05pm

State panel says lack of training, conflicting information plagued Chicago Public Schools' special education program

State panel says lack of training, conflicting information plagued Chicago Public Schools' special education program
04/18/2018 - 3:04pm

Des Plaines woman used 'dark web' in seeking person to kill romantic rival, prosecutors say

Des Plaines woman used 'dark web' in seeking person to kill romantic rival, prosecutors say
04/17/2018 - 4:18pm

Harvey fire pensioners paid $1.1M into fund, have collected $25M

Harvey fire pensioners paid $1.1M into fund, have collected $25M
04/17/2018 - 4:14pm

Records show mixed results for Eddie Johnson in COPA disputes

Records show mixed results for Eddie Johnson in COPA disputes
04/17/2018 - 4:13pm

Zalewski urges Emanuel to cut a deal with Chuy — but Chuy’s not on board yet

Zalewski urges Emanuel to cut a deal with Chuy — but Chuy’s not on board yet
04/17/2018 - 4:13pm

Target launching same-day home delivery service in Chicago

Target launching same-day home delivery service in Chicago
04/17/2018 - 4:12pm

Chuy goes after Burke for property tax appeals work for Trump Tower

Chuy goes after Burke for property tax appeals work for Trump Tower
04/17/2018 - 4:11pm

EDITORIAL: Enough with the golden parachutes for top public executives

EDITORIAL: Enough with the golden parachutes for top public executives
04/17/2018 - 4:10pm

Metra, Amtrak tussle over Union Station

Metra, Amtrak tussle over Union Station

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Small South Dakota town plays oversized role in Illinois governor’s race

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The 10,000-person town of Vermillion, South Dakota has connections to two candidates in Illinois’ gubernatorial primaries.Both Republican candidate Jeanne Ives and Mary Kathryn Muenster, wife of...
CUNA Mutual Group to offer credit union customers access to extended vehicle service contracts through ForeverCar’s online platform

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CPS students discuss social justice at Project Soapbox Competition

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Kennedy leads Biss in A-1 contributions since Oct.1; Pritzker still ahead of the pack

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Q & A with Jennifer Welch, CEO and President of Planned Parenthood Illinois

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