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In the video, Stratton criticized the influence of corporations on American politics, saying they have “squeezed Illinois families at every turn” while politicians in Washington “look the other way while pocketing money from these same special interests.” #politics

Florin Nicolae Tarta, 40, of Satu Mare, Romania, was convicted earlier this year in federal court in Chicago on charges of bank fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft. #atm

Trump said 11 people were murdered, 28 were shot and a hundred were shot at in Chicago the previous weekend. #crimes

Between 2019 and 2025, Bashir allegedly filed about $17.3 million in false claims to a private insurer for therapy sessions that never took place. #fraud

In his keynote remarks, Pritzker pointed to Illinois’ multi-billion-dollar push into quantum research, calling the field a transformative force that could redefine industries from medicine to cybersecurity. #quantum

The initiative, set to begin classes in January, will give students hands-on training in installing and maintaining EV charging stations, power distribution systems, and smart grid integration — all critical components of the rapidly expanding EV market. #ev

Preston argued that outside corporations, such as investment giant Blackstone, are worsening the housing crisis by manipulating the market, while federal tariff policies keep mortgage rates high despite the Fed’s cuts. #cuts

Classes are open to community members of all skill levels, but advance registration is required. #pool

“The Mexican Patriotic Parade is the oldest parade in Chicago, held in the city’s oldest Mexican neighborhood and organized by the oldest Mexican organization in the Midwest,” said Carmela Vargas, president of the Mexican Patriotic Club. #parade

“I was lucky enough to consider him a friend and mentor and have found myself drawing from his words of wisdom on countless occasions,” Pritzker said. #paasing