Pritzker Signs $50 Billion State Budget Into Law
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the state budget into law. On Wednesday afternoon, officials joined Pritzker at the Christopher House ...
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Canadian Wildfires Creates Air Quality Issues in US
The Canadian wildfires began in May due to lightning strikes. As of June 5, there were over 150 wildfires active ...
Invasive Plants in Illinois You Should Watch Out For
What Are Invasive Plants? For anyone that does not know what an invasive species is or what type of damage ...
Air Quality Alert for Illinois
Elevated ozone and pollutant levels have caused an air quality alert to be issued for all of northern Illinois. The ...
Lead Water in Schools Roots Acrimony Amongst Parents
Importance of Having Clean Water The last thing that people, especially children, should be drinking is lead water. Drinking lead-contaminated ...
Monkeypox Cases Climbing in Chicago
Monkeypox, and the Dangers it Imposes on Citizens Monkeypox, like COVID-19, is a serious virus that should not be taken ...
Illinois Actualizes Ban on Assault Rifles, Once Again
Assault Rifles Circulating in The United States There are certain states in the U.S. that allow people to purchase guns ...
Paul Vallas on Issues Facing Chicagoans
Mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas gathered at the Chicago History Museum for a debate about issues affecting black ...
Potentially Lethal Fungus Is Running Rampant in Illinois
What does the rapid spread of a dangerous, drug-resistant, and potentially lethal fungus in the United States mean for the ...
Pritzker Signs Bill Requiring Paid Leave for Almost All Illinois Employees
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires eligible employers to provide certain employees with unpaid family leave. However, ...
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