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Critics point to recent incidents in Oak Lawn and other south suburban communities where businesses with video gambling terminals have been targeted by burglars seeking cash stored inside the machines. #gambling #crime #chicago

“I’ll believe it when I see it,” Preston said. “The Bears have been bluffing for years, and until moving trucks roll out, I’m not buying it.” #chicagobears #chicago #williepreston

The report found that Bailey held a fundraiser during a legislative session day that required a minimum $100 contribution and directed supporters to donate through the Bailey for Illinois campaign committee. #democrats #darrenbailey #fundraising

The institute represents the culmination of Dr. Cloud’s personal and professional journey, shaped by both the loss of her father to dementia and her own decades-long battle with Lupus. #beverly #medical #chicago

College leaders say the accomplishments reflect the growing strength of the engineering program as Chicago continues positioning itself as a major technology and quantum computing hub. #engineering #colleges #chicago

According to attorney Kelli Fennell of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick and Dym, Navarrete will now be allowed to return to Chicago and continue her immigration case through the Chicago immigration court system. #ice #ruling #immigration

Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance

Organizers say the discussion will center on the continued importance of the Voting Rights Act, the role elections play in shaping public policy, and the need for year-round civic engagement beyond Election Day. #townhall #monicagordon #democracy

The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois

Cardenas presented the recommendations to the Cook County Board of Commissioners this week, emphasizing the county’s responsibility to support families who lost loved ones in the line of duty. #cookcounty #taxrelief