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Prosecutor opposes bill to help moms whose babies are born with drugs in system
A proposal to change the way Illinois handles mothers with drug use disorders is meant to prioritize treatment, but has prompted “grave concerns” from a prosecutor who handled one infamous case.
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Editorial: With or without CPS/CTU ‘day of action’ in Springfield, there’s no more money for Chicago schools
CTU plans to try to pressure state lawmakers into providing more money for Chicago schools....
Business
Waukegan casino’s owner reports record earnings: ‘We look forward to continued growth at American Place’
Full House increased its earnings from $50.1 million for the first quarter of 2023 to $69.9 million in the first three months of this year, according to the release. American Place brought in $25.8 million of the total.
Entertainment
What to know about ‘Unfrosted’ and the real history of Pop-Tarts
Here’s what to know about the true history of the Pop-Tart — and what the movie "Unfrosted" gets right and wrong.
Sports
Who will the Chicago Blackhawks draft with the No. 2 pick? A closer look at 5 potential options.
The Chicago Blackhawks have two first-round picks (Nos. 2 and 20) plus three second-rounders, which carries a bit more intrigue than last year's cut-and-dried No. 1 pick.
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Politics
Mark Walker appointed to Ann Gillespie’s former state Senate post, moving from 53rd District rep
State Rep. Mark Walker is moving to the other chamber in the General Assembly, appointed...
Crime and Public Safety
Lockport area man held pending trial in shooting of neighbor
Firearms recovered were recovered from the Lockport area home of John Shadbar, who is being...
Education
DePaul University reaches ‘impasse’ with pro-Palestine encampment
DePaul University has reached an “impasse” in negotiations with the school’s pro-Palestine encampment, administrators said...
Immigration
Mayor Johnson at one year in office: Former activist grapples with being the boss
Many of Johnson's issues pivot on his jump from candidate to chief executive. His campaign...
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
Local News
Oswego to add students as non-voting members of village commissions
The Oswego Village Board recently approved an ordinance to involve youth in the village’s Cultural...
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Today in History: May 14, state of Israel is proclaimed
On May 14, 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was...
History
Today in History: Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St....
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You may not be able to escape cicadas — but you can eat them
Consider sampling what could be the hyper-local food of the future, soon to be crawling...
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Ask Amy: How to best support sister-in-law through cancer diagnosis
Dear Amy: My brother’s wife has recently been diagnosed with cancer and the outlook is...
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Create ambiance with the best outdoor garden lights
Wondering which garden lights you should buy? Here’s everything you need to know, including some...