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Chicago-area immigrants hopeful over Biden’s executive order that offers pathways to citizenship to spouses of US citizens
The announcement comes just weeks after the Illinois General Assembly passed a resolution calling on Biden to use his executive power to extend work permits to long-term immigrants living without authorization in Illinois.
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Editorial: Beware being Joe Biden’s attack dog, Gov. Pritzker. Flatulence can blow back.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker should spend less time insulting Donald Trump and more time outlining his...
Business
Global council on business sustainability opens office in Chicago, its second in the US
The space will serve as the council's Midwestern hub to engage with businesses, government agencies, civil society organizations and academic institutions around the area.
Entertainment
Column: AI is coming for Hollywood
The looming threat of AI in Hollywood will arrive with all the subtlety of the Kool-Aid Man busting through a wall.
Sports
Chicago White Sox are ‘peppered regularly’ from other teams ahead of the MLB trade deadline
Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz said he's getting "peppered regularly" from other teams interested in trade talks.
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Politics
Will County executive vetoes hiring Robert Schillerstrom as landfill consultant
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has vetoed a County Board resolution that hired the former...
Crime and Public Safety
Today in History: Former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana shot to death
On June 19, 1975, former Chicago organized crime boss Sam Giancana was shot to death...
Education
Librarians staffed below state recommended levels in some south suburban schools
Orland Park District 135 and Homer Glen 33C are responding differently to calls to have...
Immigration
Half a million immigrants could eventually get US citizenship under new plan from President Biden
President Joe Biden is taking an expansive, election-year step to offer relief to potentially hundreds...
Local News
4,000 runners join Evanston’s Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate
At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Father’s Day here in Evanston, upwards of 4,000 runners took...
National News
Beyond Yosemite and Yellowstone: 10 underrated national parks to visit this summer
Before you book your reservation for a busy park this summer, check out this list...
History
Today in Sports History: University of Illinois wins the first NCAA track and field championships
In 1921, The University of Illinois wins the first NCAA track and field championships with...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
As American wineries struggle, is ‘Buy American’ the solution?
A winemaker's plea for consumers to buy American wines sparked widespread discussion in an industry...
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Ask Amy: I cannot get my first wife out of my head or heart
Dear Amy: We have not had any contact in more than 35 years, but she...
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