Illinois Casinos Benefit From Tax Break Approved During Pandemic
The tax cuts were not supposed to go into effect until there’s a new Chicago casino, but lawmakers speeded up the process in May.
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Coronavirus In Illinois
Read continuing coverage of how COVID-19 is affecting Illinois.
What’s Open In Your Region Of Illinois’ Reopening Plan?
On May 5, Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled a five-stage plan that divides the state into four regions. But what does that mean for where you live?
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Madigan Calls For Removal Of Stephen Douglas Portrait And Two Statues From Illinois Capitol
The Democratic House Speaker wants to replace a portrait of Stephen Douglas with one of Barack Obama.
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‘COVID Fatigue’ Has Led To An Increase In Cases Among Young Adults
Nearly 30% of those who tested positive in the last month are between 18 and 29 years old. Those cases are concentrated in the Lincoln Park and New City areas.
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ICE Citizens Trainings May Be A ‘Vigilante Academy,’ Alderman Warns
U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement is soliciting volunteers for classes on how it handles deportations in Chicago. But activists don’t trust the agency.
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‘Blinded By Fandom’: An Argument For Changing The Chicago Blackhawks Name
Reset spoke with Dave Zirin, a leading voice when it comes to sports and equality, about why Native American mascotry is so harmful.
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As More Commuters Return To Work, Here’s What It Looks Like On The Red Line
The CTA is cleaning frequently, limiting passengers per car and monitoring platforms via camera. We talked to riders about the experience.
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Police Viewed Less Favorably, But Few Want To ‘Defund’ Them, Survey Finds
A poll conducted in mid-June found that most respondents thought police officers should be held legally accountable for misconduct. But few respondents favored cutting funding for law enforcement.
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What’s That Building? The First African Methodist Episcopal Church In Gary, Indiana
The AME Church, although currently in disrepair, is a testament to one of the first Black architects in the U.S.
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Gov. Pritzker Names New Head Of Unemployment Department Months After Complaints Pile Up
With complaints of long waits for the state’s unemployment benefits hotline, the state is also offering another tactic for applying — automatic callbacks.
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When It Comes To Reopening Schools, ‘The Devil’s In The Details,’ Educators Say
Teachers, parents and district leaders say the back-to-school season has fogged over with confusion. Will schools reopen? And if so, how?
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Chicago Ald. Raymond Lopez Says His Brighton Park Home Was Attacked
Ald. Raymond Lopez, 15th Ward, says someone threw bricks through his windows and set a neighbor’s garage on fire early Thursday morning.
