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Many protestors called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Others called for an end to the war in Ukraine. Still others were focused on protecting abortion rights. #protests

With food insecurity on the rise worldwide including 44 million in America alone, Rep. Davis said, “Urban farming is important and key to expanding healthy, home-grown food in vacant lots. #urban

ALEX NITCHOFF, 57, of Lemont, Ill., pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of conspiring to corruptly give something of value to influence and reward a public official, and one count of using an interstate facility to facilitate bribery. #guilty

“Under this bill, IDJJ will provide mandated educational services to young adults transferred from IDOC while simultaneously offering the array of holistic, therapeutic, and individualized services that current DJJ youth receive,” said Rob Vickery, Acting Director of IDJJ. #educationalservices

This is the third year in a row that Metra and Pace are offering free rides to students on the first day of classes. The CTA has traditionally offered free rides for elementary and high school students on the first day of public school in Chicago. #students

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the award of a $2.9 billion contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners following a comprehensive, two-year procurement process. #cta

We know that if he’s reelected, he’ll take it even further, protecting big polluters at the expense of the safety of our air, water and soil,” said Nicole Cantello, President of AFGE Local 704. #secondterm

“As an exclusive benefit for VIP Bally Rewards members, the Bally’s Chicago VIP Lounge offers a relaxing space away from the gaming floor to socialize and enjoy complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks,” said Mark Wong, Vice President and General Manager. #newlounge

A nine-count indictment returned this afternoon in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges LEWIS A. LACEY, 61, of Matteson, Ill., with bankruptcy fraud, making false statements and declarations in a bankruptcy case, and perjury. #fraud

Rep. Evans has served in the Illinois Legislature since 2012, currently serving as both Assistant Majority Leader and Chairman of the Labor and Commerce Committee under House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch. Evans is known to be a strong collaborator and a consensus-building leader. #staterep