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The nationwide scam involves urgent texts claiming a tax refund has been processed and instructing recipients to provide or verify their personal banking details. #scams

According to dispatch records obtained by Fox News, Chicago’s chief of patrol allegedly directed officers not to respond when Border Patrol and ICE agents were surrounded and rammed by demonstrators during an anti-ICE operation. #police

Supporters say the program offers a tangible step toward reentry success by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing formerly incarcerated people: lack of access to job opportunities. #certification

Coalition members accused ICE and federal agents of targeting immigrants without criminal histories, detaining families, and using force against demonstrators and journalists. #deployment

Crawford is one of just 30 state leaders selected nationwide to attend the Council of State Governments’ (CSG) Medicaid Leaders Development Program, which runs Oct. 6-8. #medicaid

The funding comes through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) latest Multi-Year Plan, part of the state’s $50.6 billion Rebuild Illinois capital program. #infrastructure

To qualify, part-time students must complete at least 12 credit hours at PSC, take three or more credit hours during the summer term with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5. #honors

Participants will complete a short questionnaire designed to identify signs of depression or anxiety. #screenings

The study, Divided Waters, examines the Lake Michigan Service Area, which spans 284 municipalities across seven counties and serves more than 5.5 million residents. #watersystem

The program connects students with resources to navigate the often-daunting application process for college admissions and financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). #college