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Renewed calls for passage of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after fatal shooting of Black woman in her home
The law enforcement killing of Sonya Massey in her Illinois home earlier this month has thrust the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act back in the national spotlight, with renewed calls for passage of the failed legislation targeting racial bias and use of force.
Residents on Chicago's Near West Side, South Loop prepare for DNC closures
On Thursday, state and local officials and the Secret Service announced closures and security zones for the Democratic National Convention. Residents read a comprehensive list of affected areas here, but for businesses and residents in the security perimeter, their daily routines are going to be upended for the massive event.
Chicago Board of Education passes $9.9B budget, withstanding pressure from Mayor Brandon Johnson and teachers union
Despite pressure from the teachers union to reject Chicago Public Schools’ proposed $9.9 billion budget, Board of Education members unanimously voted Thursday to pass the district’s spending plan for the 2024-25 school year. While the vote may have settled the debate over addressing CPS’ $505 million deficit, the plan doesn’t account for future collective bargaining costs resulting from ...
Cubs GM's comments on the trade deadline shows the team is open for business
A 2-4 homestand to open the second half sealed the fate of a Chicago Cubs team that, since early May, has looked listless. Despite stellar starting pitching and, more recently, a bullpen that's leveled out to be one of the best in the game, a lackluster offense incapable of hitting with runners in scoring position torpedoed any chance of this team playing in October.
$22M Property Tax Refund Surge: Exclusive for Cook County Homeowners – How to Be Eligible?
Cook County Residents to Receive $22 Million in Automatic Property Tax Refunds Refunds to Be Deposited Directly or Sent via Mail According to the Chicago Tribune, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that more than 10,000 residents of Cook County will receive an automatic property tax refund due to overpayments on their property taxes. The […]
State studies Bloomington-Normal to Peoria express bus
The Illinois Department of Transportation has received a $1.2 million federal grant to study the feasibility of operating bus service between Bloomington-Normal and Peoria along the Interstate 74 corridor. This is part of IDOT’s broader effort to improve intercity service in Illinois, including bus service. There is already a private...
South Shore Line experiences delays after train hits pedestrian
CHICAGO (WNDU) - The South Shore Line experienced delays Thursday night after it says one of its trains hit a pedestrian. According to the rail line, eastbound train 131 hit the pedestrian just after 7:30 p.m. west of the Hegewisch Station in Chicago. There is no word on the pedestrian’s...
Brookfield Zoo unveils new North American Prairie Aviary to highlight endangered bird species
Chicago - Brookfield Zoo is welcoming its newest habitat, the North American Prairie Aviary. The aviary is home to a four-foot-tall female crane and a group of greater prairie chickens. As the survival of both populations is threatened, the zoo hopes to bring awareness to the challenges native bird species...
Courthouse burglar steals computers from prosecutors’ office
CHICAGO — Well, this is embarrassing. Cook County authorities are trying to identify a burglar who stole computers this week from a prosecutor’s office at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse at 26th and California. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reported the theft to sheriff’s investigators on Tuesday....
Ample Sweet Corn Crop Expected Despite Challenges
Some farmers believe Illinois is on pace for a good sweet corn season as harvest begins in some areas. –Photo by Catrina Rawson of FarmWeek. As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season.
IL PORK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION IS OFFERING TWO NEW PROGRAMS ON EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(BLOOMINGTON) The Illinois Pork Producers Association is promoting two new programs focused on educational development for the swine industry’s next generation. One of the new initiatives is the Illinois Pork Industry Group (PIG) program, available at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, for students interested in agriculture and pork industry, regardless of their major. The IPPA covers the cost of the 6-week course and provides a $300 scholarship to those who complete it. While this program will start at LLCC this fall, the goal is to offer it at other community colleges in the future. The deadline to apply for the PIG program is September 1st with sessions beginning October 10th. The other program, the School Swine Project Grant, is being offered to universities, colleges, and high schools in Illinois with grants up to $2,000 for projects focused on the betterment of the pork industry. The funds could be utilized for campus barn improvements, student research projects, and more. The deadline to apply for the SSPG program funds in September 30th. To apply or to learn more about the program, go to the IPPA website, at ilpork.com.
Argonne-led Research Working Toward Reducing Electronic Waste
LEMONT, Ill. -- From your car’s navigation display to the screen you are reading this on, luminescent polymers — a class of flexible materials that contain light-emitting molecules — are used in a variety of today’s electronics. Luminescent polymers stand out for their light-emitting capability, coupled with their remarkable flexibility and stretchability, showcasing vast potential across diverse fields of application.
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