

Assault weapons ban stands, third airport potential, AAPI discrimination study
Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. Angela Cheng / WBEZ Chicago
By
Erin Allen
Illinois’ ban on high-powered firearms and large-capacity magazines will remain in place for now after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to consider a case against the law. A long-dormant idea of building a third Chicago-area airport in the south suburbs is being revived by Illinois lawmakers. A new study highlights the discrimination Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. have faced since the start of the pandemic.
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Assault weapons ban stands, third airport potential, AAPI discrimination study
Stay in the loop with the Windy City’s biggest news. Angela Cheng / WBEZ Chicago
By
Erin Allen
Illinois’ ban on high-powered firearms and large-capacity magazines will remain in place for now after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to consider a case against the law. A long-dormant idea of building a third Chicago-area airport in the south suburbs is being revived by Illinois lawmakers. A new study highlights the discrimination Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. have faced since the start of the pandemic.