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“The memo ordering dismissal stated explicitly that the order was made ‘without assessing the strength of the evidence or the legal theories on which the case is based.’ It was made to reward Mayor Adams’ obeisance to President Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants. #dismissal

“Black student success is essential to our mission of supporting all our students. I am proud that we are increasing Black student enrollment and outcomes, and know with the investments our community is making, we will do even more,” said President of the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, Executive Vice Chancellor - Institutional Advancement and Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff at City Colleges, Veronica Herrero. #excellence

The indictment charges the two Chinese companies and the four individuals with conspiracy to unlawfully possess trade secrets.  Jen is also charged with an individual count of possession or attempted possession of a stolen trade secret. #indictment

Biagi took the reins of the department in mid-January as acting director and is tasked with leading IDOT through several high-profile projects around the state – as well as a five-year, $29.7 billion spending plan to keep the state’s highways up to par. But Biagi took over IDOT at the same time President Donald Trump’s hectic policy changes started to raise questions about the future of transportation funding. #transportation

“The level and the number of payouts that Chicago taxpayers underwrite each year for officer misconduct, officer abuse, officers breaking protocol really reflects the fact that we need to make an investment in the city in reforming police training and accountability,” Yohnka told The Center Square. “ #lawsuit

Through the pilot, CTA will be using a camera detection system to test for intrusions on the right-of-way. If an intrusion is detected, such as an unauthorized person this information will be sent to the CTA staff at the Control Center so action can be taken. #pilot

After a more than four-month-long trial, and two weeks of jury deliberations, Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts involving conspiracy and bribery with ComEd and counts of wire fraud around a state board appointment. No sentencing date has been scheduled. #verdict

“We have intensified our efforts to engage with our students, to achieve the optimal balance between health and flavor,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “ By listening to the voices of our students, who are the most important members of our District, Nutrition Support Services can make informed adjustments to our meal offerings." #survey

The Liberty Justice Center filed the lawsuit Monday on behalf of Stephen Kleinschmit, who was a clinical associate professor in the university's Department of Public Policy, Management, and Analytics. #hiring

The law prohibits a credit card holder’s bank from charging or receiving interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. It is scheduled to go into effect July 1. #fees