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Over the past 15 years, the program has expanded to 38 cohorts and helped more than 700 veterans establish careers in the utility sector, according to the organizations involved. #veterans #umap

Pepin criticized Bailey for associating with Trump while raising concerns about the administration’s policies on tariffs, immigration enforcement and foreign affairs. She also argued that Bailey should address the effects of those policies on Illinois residents. #darrenbailey #democrats #trump

The group says illegal operators can leave bettors without protections available through licensed sportsbooks, including age verification, responsible-gambling resources and avenues for resolving disputes. #betting #sports #nfl

Corbett said the current system gives lawmakers significant influence over legislative ethics oversight and argued that a new structure should provide greater independence. #collingorbett #ethics

The endorsements add to a coalition that includes the SEIU Illinois State Council, several Chicago alderpersons, members of the Chicago Board of Education, state lawmakers, a Cook County commissioner, clergy and former Chicago Public Schools officials. #endorsement #cps

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies issued six seat belt citations, 10 speeding tickets and 23 citations for distracted driving during the enforcement effort. One person was also arrested for aggravated speeding. #dupagecounty #laborday

Under the law that went into effect in January 2020, home safety checklists must be completed within 24 hours before a child returns home. #capitolnewsillinois #audit #children

“In those kinds of proficiency levels and scores for somebody that should be, you know, an eighth grader or high schooler, reading at a fourth-grade level is really a tragedy,” Deering said. #students #academics #centersquare

The officials said Bridgeport has served as the White Sox’s home and a center of support for the team for 116 years, with generations of residents attending games and spending money on tickets, merchandise and concessions. #whitesox #proposal

A subsequent forensic examination of the computer allegedly uncovered more than 70 files containing child sexual abuse material, including AI-generated images, according to the Sheriff’s Office. #ai #childabuse