Illinois gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin dodges questions on a federal abortion ban
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin held a rare press conference Monday that turned into repeated questions about the possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Chicago protesters flood downtown in support of abortion rights with Roe v. Wade in the balance
More than 1,000 demonstrators, including Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered in downtown Chicago Saturday to rally for abortion rights.
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Bally’s wins Chicago casino bid but some residents are against the proposal
The Lightfoot administration touts the forthcoming casino as a milestone for Chicago. But some residents are disappointed with the mayor’s pick.
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An urgent response was lacking during the outbreak at LaSalle Veterans home, a state audit finds
Sluggishness, poor compliance with existing rules and little help from state public health officials crippled the response, according to the audit.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot picks Bally’s to be Chicago’s first casino
The casino could open a temporary site next year, but not everyone is thrilled about the potential new neighbor.
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Amazon could stall unions for years by fighting in court
The labor battle continues between Amazon and its workers in New York. What happens if the tech giant fights the unionizing effort in court?
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Why teaching media literacy is more important than ever
Experts discuss how misinformation spreads online and what you need to know as you search for reliable sources of news and information.
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What to know about Illinois law if the Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade
If the landmark abortion case is overturned, Illinois could be seen as even more of an “oasis” across the nation for those seeking an abortion.
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Legal analysis of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion on abortion
A leaked document shows the Supreme Court is close to overturning Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion decisions up to the states.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vows to protect reproductive rights in wake of Supreme Court leak
“Whether this draft is the final draft or not, this court is headed toward overturning Roe v. Wade,” Pritzker said. “We’ve been warned.”
