Chicago’s Mercy Hospital To Close In 2021
The struggling hospital was one of four that had hoped to merge, but failed in its attempt to get money from the state to do so.
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Tourist Destination Navy Pier Projects $20 Million Deficit Due To COVID-19
The indefinite closure of popular attractions like the Centennial Wheel, Aon Ballroom, Festival Hall and Crystal Garden have been especially damaging, the pier said in a statement.
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Homeland Security Rejects New DACA Applications And Shortens Renewal Period For ‘Dreamers’
“Considering we’re in the middle of a pandemic and economic crisis, this is going to impact DACA recipients in more than one way,” said one Illinois recipient.
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As Extra Money For Gig Workers Expires, Delays In Illinois Mean Some May Still Be Waiting For Checks
With Congress debating whether to extend extra unemployment benefits, some in Illinois may still be waiting for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance from the government’s first round of help.
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Illinois Official Is ‘Deeply Troubled’ By Agency Head’s Role In ComEd Meeting
The daughter-in-law of a key figure in the Springfield scandal plans to lead Wednesday’s “ethics reforms” meeting with power-company executives.
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Chicago’s Top Doc Discourages Wisconsin Vacations With New COVID-19 Quarantine Order
You may want rethink those vacation plans to Lake Geneva or the Wisconsin Dells, Chicago public health officials warn.
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Mayors Want U.S. Agents Blocked From Portland And Other Cities
The mayors of six U.S. cities, including Chicago, are appealing to Congress to make it illegal for the U.S. government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don’t want them.
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Due To The Pandemic, Some Students Are Swapping Summer Travel For A Summer Of Calculus
The pandemic has upended summer plans for college students, from internships to travel to jobs. Instead, many turned to summer school.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Is ‘Deeply Disturbed’ By The ComEd Scandal, And Takes Its CEO To Task For An ‘Inadequate’ Response
In a letter obtained by WBEZ, Lightfoot criticizes ComEd’s CEO for the utility’s handling of a broad public corruption scandal.
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Chicago Alderman And Activists Call On Mayor Lightfoot To Release ComEd Study
Their call comes days before a City Council hearing on ComEd’s lucrative franchise agreement with the city.
