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Illinois Library Boost: Illinois is awarding more than $27M to public and school libraries statewide, including over $22.6M for per-capita and equalization aid plus $3.6M for security and infrastructure upgrades. Fair Housing Fight: A new push to protect fair housing in Illinois is tied to the legal idea of “disparate impact,” where discrimination can be illegal even without intent. Heat & Safety: Chicago and much of Illinois brace for a dangerous heat wave next week, with heat indexes possibly topping 105 and Pride Parade organizers adding cooling buses, shade, and water. Tornado Record: Illinois shattered its all-time annual tornado record in 2026, with more than 200 tornadoes already reported and dozens hitting in a short stretch. Federal Court Turmoil: The “Broadview Six” scandal continues to shake Chicago’s U.S. attorney’s office after a failed protest case collapsed amid claims of misconduct. Local Crime: A woman was killed in a Humboldt Park shooting; the suspect was arrested. Sports & Entertainment: The Chicago Pride Parade is set for Sunday, and the Chicago Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso set a WNBA mark in a big win as the city keeps an eye on Bears stadium talk with Indiana.

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Jun. 25, 2026

Illinois commits $2 million to Second Story Ranch recovery housing project

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Jun. 25, 2026

Chicago names August Turkish Heritage Month ahead of Turkish Festival

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Jun. 25, 2026

Chicago’s historic Pump Room reopens as an events venue

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Meridian secures Obama Presidential Center opening in Chicago

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Illinois ranks fifth in nation for SNAP payment error rate

Chicago reaches record job numbers in May as unemployment rises statewide

Chicago reaches record job numbers in May as unemployment rises statewide

Chicago man sentenced to nearly eight years for utility services fraud scheme

Chicago man sentenced to nearly eight years for utility services fraud scheme

Illinois lawmaker challenges IHSA changes to girls’ flag football season

Illinois lawmaker challenges IHSA changes to girls’ flag football season

Illinois enacts Junk Fee Ban Act to increase consumer price transparency

Illinois enacts Junk Fee Ban Act to increase consumer price transparency

Illinois 'Junk Fee Ban Act' signed into law, takes effect January 2027

Illinois 'Junk Fee Ban Act' signed into law, takes effect January 2027

Illinois: White students were largest ethnic group at Tazewell County universities in 2023-24

Illinois: White students were largest ethnic group at Tazewell County universities in 2023-24

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Senate Republicans continue push for Illinois to Opt into Federal Education Tax Credit Program

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Declares August 'Turkish Heritage Month' Ahead of Landmark Regional Festival

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Chicago's Legendary Pump Room Begins an Exciting New Chapter as One of Chicago's Premier Event Destinations

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