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Womack had just become the 19th of 26 Illinois state troopers involved in a Scott’s Law crash in 2019 — a year when two troopers were killed and a dozen, including Womack, were injured. #drivers

“In just a few short months, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have slashed thousands of jobs, gutted worker protections, and destabilized the entire economy,” said Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor. #rally

Following Proctor’s arrest, testimony from a fellow inmate at the Will County Adult Detention Facility established that Proctor requested assistance fabricating a version of events from the evening which did not incriminate him. #prison

The ACHIEVE Summit is a landmark event aimed at driving millions of dollars in regional economic growth and fostering hundreds of business and real estate transactions. #business

All 1,430 precinct locations in suburban Cook County opened on time and remained operational throughout Election Day without incident. #voting

The unprecedented volume of 273,907 property tax appeals filed with CCBOR for tax year 2024 has presented the biggest challenge in the agency’s history—a challenge it continues to meet, as more than half the appeals have already been finalized. #tax

U.S. Capitol Police arrested and charged McIntyre with a misdemeanor after he shook Mace’s hand in December and asked her to support trans children in foster care at a public reception at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. #charges

“Every child in Chicago should have access to fun and safe spaces where they can explore, play, and learn about the world around them,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #schools

"Illinois has long been a leader in innovation, and we're building on that legacy by positioning Illinois as the global quantum capital, while continuing our commitment to expanding STEM initiatives," said Governor JB Pritzker. #innovation

Pastor Brooks’ visit comes on the heels of his 343-day rooftop campaign in Chicago that drew national attention to the challenges facing underserved neighborhoods—and the power of grassroots leadership to spark hope and change. #tour