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.
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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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Supreme Court Says Trump Not ‘Immune’ From Records Release, But Hedges On House Case
In two 7-2 rulings written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court allowed a subpoena in a New York criminal case but told a lower court to consider separation of powers when it comes to Congress.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Rails Against Trump Administration’s ‘Sick ‘Hunger Games’ ’ During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Democratic governor called for a national mandate that people wear face coverings in public to slow the virus' spread.
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Supreme Court Undercuts Access To Birth Control Under Obamacare
The opinion upheld a Trump administration rule that significantly cut back on the Affordable Care Act requirement that insurers provide free birth control coverage under almost all health care plans.
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Red-Light Camera Business, O’Hare Janitorial Contractor Got Millions From Federal PPP Loans
Politically-connected companies from the Chicago area have received big money from a government pandemic-aid program.
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Who Benefited The Most From PPP Loans In Illinois?
Large companies and organizations received millions in loans meant for small businesses from the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
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Check Your Mailbox. That Vote By Mail Application May Be Coming Soon.
Notices will be sent out this month to a million voters in Chicago alone, inviting them to register for vote by mail ahead of the November elections.
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Big Players In Illinois Got Millions In Federal Help For ‘Small Businesses’
Federal Paycheck Protection Program loans of up to $10 million went to Oberweis Dairy, Willow Creek Community Church and many others in Illinois.
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Mayor Lightfoot: Travelers From COVID-19 Hot Spots Are ‘Obligated’ To Self-Quarantine
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city could fine violators up to $7,000 but urges voluntary compliance.
