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New safeguards approved for adult guardianship cases after Tribune investigation
06/06/2026

New safeguards approved for adult guardianship cases after Tribune investigation

A bill strengthening protections for adults under guardianship gained approval from Illinois lawmakers, six months after publication of a Tribune investigation.

Gov. JB Pritzker pauses tax incentives for data centers after regulation efforts stall in Illinois legislature
06/06/2026

Gov. JB Pritzker pauses tax incentives for data centers after regulation efforts stall in Illinois legislature

Following stalled efforts in the Illinois legislature over regulating data centers, Gov. JB Pritzker paused tax incentives for the facilities beginning July 1.

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
06/06/2026

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state.

US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
06/06/2026

US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday.

President Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
06/06/2026

President Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence.

Illinois moving forward with closing Logan women’s prison, rebuilding it at Stateville prison site near Joliet
06/06/2026

Illinois moving forward with closing Logan women’s prison, rebuilding it at Stateville prison site near Joliet

Gov. JB Pritzker endorsed the plan in 2024 to replace two aging, deteriorating prisons — Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet and Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln — and rebuild both near Stateville’s current site.

Bicyclist killed in Bridgeport collision
06/06/2026

Bicyclist killed in Bridgeport collision

A cyclist was fatally struck by a car on the city’s South Side late Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Two stabbed after downtown sexual assault prompts fight: police
06/06/2026

Two stabbed after downtown sexual assault prompts fight: police

Two people were injured in a downtown physical altercation Friday afternoon that ensued after a woman was sexually assaulted on the sidewalk, police said.

Summer tourist season looks strong for local hotels, even without Taylor Swift and Beyoncé
05/06/2026

Summer tourist season looks strong for local hotels, even without Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

Despite high gas prices and economic uncertainty, a densely packed calendar of events and concerts is expected to draw tourists to Chicago this summer.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries tells President Donald Trump to stay away from the New York Knicks in NBA Finals
05/06/2026

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries tells President Donald Trump to stay away from the New York Knicks in NBA Finals

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Friday told President Donald Trump to stay away from New York Knicks games as the city’s beloved hoops team battles for its first NBA Finals title in 53 years.

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