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Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said the report provides important insight into changing voting habits and election administration efforts. #report #primary #cookcounty

“The evidence shows that he was running a mini gun factory out of his house,” Tom Leggans, an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, told the jury on Tuesday afternoon during closing arguments of the two-day trial in Benton. #benton #3dprint #convicted

According to court documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, the conspiracy operated from at least June 2018 through April 2024. Authorities allege the scheme undermined the federal government's competitive bidding process by giving Duggin's associates an unfair advantage in securing contracts. #scheme #doj #

“The Stop Childcare Scams Act builds on those actions by enforcing program integrity to ensure every state is compliant with federal requirements,” Miller said. #housebill #childcare #centersquare

The agreement isn’t set to expire until July 2036, though it provides for regular review of the terms and the countries to negotiate every six years – with the first six-year term over at the beginning of July. #usmca #trade #trump #thecentersquare

Under the approval, Bally’s Chicago Operating Company will be permitted to continue operating its temporary casino location for an additional 12 months, extending operations from Sept. 6, 2026, through Sept. 9, 2027. #casino #illinoisgamingboard

The sharp decline reflects a broader national trend as consumers face increasing health insurance expenses and the end of temporary financial assistance programs. #aca #insurance

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

The ordinance seeks to address concerns about harassment, intimidation and the disclosure of personal information involving election workers while promoting greater public participation in the democratic process. #cookcounty #election #vote

According to organizers, the event is designed to help pastors and church leaders examine how biblical principles apply to a wide range of issues, including education, government, economics, national security, parenting, race relations and religious liberty. #pastors #oakbrook #trainingcamp