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Editing in Progress: 'All uniformed agents need CRT': Chicago Police would take Critical Race Theory courses under bill heralded by activist, political activist (Springfield, IL) - A bill that would require Chicago Police Department employees to take critical race theory (CRT) courses before hiring and during their time in the academy now sits in the Rules Committee in Springfield.

White Sox struggle at first but end the day with an extraordinary finish (Chicago, Illinois) - At the beginning of the first game of the day, White Sox pitcher, Lance Lynn, took the mound to throw out the first pitch. 

Underwood blames officer retirement on low morale - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois) insists all the recent anti-police rhetoric across the state can’t be viewed as a factor in the rash of police officers now leaving the force.

Villivalam: Asian-American history act 'offers students of all backgrounds cross-cultural education' (Springfield, IL) - At the signing of the bill that would make Illinois the first state to mandate Asian-American history in its schools' curriculum, chief Senate sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) spoke about how proud he is to be part of this historic legislation.

Pritzker signs ban on deceptive interrogation of minors, other criminal justice reforms (Springfield, IL) - Terrill Swift spent 15 years in prison, convicted of a rape and murder which DNA evidence later proved he did not commit.

Astros leave Chicago with their tail between their legs (Chicago, Illinois) - After yesterday’s blowout, the Chicago White Sox did not want to lose this momentum. 

White Sox put down the Astros after yesterday’s big loss (Chicago, Illinois) - After yesterday’s devastating first game back against the Astros, the White Sox were ready to play ball.

Pritzker has ‘no plans’ for added mitigations; ‘local control’ is focus of new school guidelines (Springfield, IL) - The wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines has changed the state’s approach for mitigating the virus’ spread statewide and in schools.

The White Sox take heavy beating against Astros (Chicago, Illinois) - After the long break, the Chicago White Sox were home to face the Astros. 

Evanston community stands up to racism in statement (Evanston, IL) - According to a release by community group Stronger Together Evanston, the Evanston community has taken a stand against racism. Evanston/Skokie School District 65, which serves students from kindergarten through 8t