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Aon leading movement to create white-collar apprenticeship program

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Global professional services firm Aon is in the second year of an innovative apprenticeship program that currently employs 50 students in technology, insurance and human resources positions while they earn associate’s degrees at two-year community colleges.

06/05/2018 - 2:32pm

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Proft, Brady differ on the best strategy for Illinois Republicans but agree on the leaders best suited to help the party find success

Dan Proft, Pat Brady and Tom Cross at the City Club of Chicago (Video Parachute)

Radio host and political activist Dan Proft on Tuesday argued the Illinois Republican Party should rally around a pure conservative reform platform as it prepares for the 2018 general election while former Republican state party chair Pat Brady said the GOP should instead be focused on drumming up support for Bruce Rauner’s reelection bid.

05/24/2018 - 1:45pm

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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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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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AG Madigan to file lawsuit challenging “cruel and unconstitutional policy” at southern border
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Illinois Democrats take wait-and-see approach on Madigan's leadership
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Chicago manufacturer automates—then hires

Chicago manufacturer automates—then hires
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Dispute deepens over 'avoidable' ER trips
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Chicago set for another big TV year
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The 50 fastest-growing companies in the Chicago area

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Aldermen agree to outlaw ‘prostitution-related loitering’

Aldermen agree to outlaw ‘prostitution-related loitering’
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Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis to retire, has faced brain cancer

Chicago Teachers Union president Karen Lewis to retire, has faced brain cancer
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Toni Preckwinkle wants to weaken law that her medical examiner doesn’t follow

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Toni Preckwinkle wants to weaken law that her medical examiner doesn’t follow

Toni Preckwinkle wants to weaken law that her medical examiner doesn’t follow
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Chicago Urban League CEO stepping down

Chicago Urban League CEO stepping down
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Illinois to pull license plate with number tied to white supremacy after owner threatened on Twitter
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A new dating app for dog lovers launches in Chicago

A new dating app for dog lovers launches in Chicago
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Chance the Rapper, Lyft raise $60K for Chicago Public Schools

Chance the Rapper, Lyft raise $60K for Chicago Public Schools
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Rahm’s tabloid tie: Mayor once worked on deal with Enquirer boss linked to Trump

Rahm’s tabloid tie: Mayor once worked on deal with Enquirer boss linked to Trump
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Supreme Court says police need a warrant to track suspects by cellphone

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Durbin: Chicago has 66 children in shelters separated from families at border

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Condo building to 'revive' downtown River Forest

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BMO Harris to emphasize digital revamp

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Aldermen to consider paying $6 million to settle lawsuits alleging Chicago police misconduct

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