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Gov. Pritzker's nonprofit spends $500K in next abortion rights battleground: Florida

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker at Federal Plaza for an abortion rights rally in June 2022, after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling eliminated federal protections for abortions.

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US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say

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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal still…

Illinois expands costly weight-loss drug coverage

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A dosage of Wegovy, a drug used for weight loss, on March 1, 2024, in Front Royal, Va. Illinois state employees will get expanded access to the high-priced weight-loss drugs, but that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.

Chicago fishing: Spring signs abound, perch closure and Wisconsin opener

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Brian Adame Jr. holds a northern pike he caught at the Bass and Gill Club in Plianfield.

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DePaul students pitch tents on campus, join pro-Palestinian protests

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Students at DePaul University erected tents Tuesday, joining campus protests across the country expressing support for people in Gaza.

US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards

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Honda Accord 2024 sedans are displayed at a Honda dealership in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The 2024 Accord has automatic emergency braking, which will soon become a standard feature on all new passenger vehicles.

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White Sox sign first baseman Jared Walsh to minor league deal

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Texas Rangers’ Jared Walsh, right, slaps hands with first base coach Corey Ragsdale after hitting a two-run single against the Houston Astros Friday, April 12, 2024, in Houston. (AP)

Bears help Pac-12 go out with a bang in NFL Draft

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Bears No. 9 draft pick wide receiver Rome Odunze, left, and No. 1 draft pick quarterback Caleb Williams were among the Pa-12 players taken in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Relative of suspect in Chicago cop Luis Huesca slaying is arrested

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Mourner wears button in honor of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca at his funeral Monday.

Man found fatally shot in Chatham apartment building

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The man’s body was found in the stairwell of a building in the 7900 block of South Rhodes Avenue just after midnight.

City Council members, be honest when talking about migrants

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A child gets zipped up in a winter coat outside Chicago’s designated landing zone for new migrant arrivals in the West Loop, Jan. 8.

CTA, Metra and Pace could ride together under separate plans to improve transit governance

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State lawmakers are being asked to consider two separate calls to improve the governance and funding of the region’s transit system.

Black youth in foster care deserve hair care plans to build self-worth, cultural identity

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House Bill 5097 recognizes the profound impact of hair care on self-expression, identity formation and cultural heritage, writes state Rep. Kim Du Buclet, D-Chicago.

A community land trust would help my Far South Side neighborhood flourish again

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Altgeld Gardens and Phillip Murray Homes are a collection of rowhomes in Riverdale. The leader of the Altgeld Murray Homes Alumni Association is advocating for a community land trust in Riverdale to increase homeownership and investment.

Dear Abby: Husband seldom says ‘I’m sorry’ or ‘Thank you’

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DEAR ABBY: My husband rarely says "thank you" and almost never apologizes for anything. The other day, I was at an office party to which family members were not invited. I brought home a plate of food for my husband, for which he refused…

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Menu planner: Smoky chipotle pot roast recipe

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Enjoy smoky chipotle pot roast with lima beans and steamed light yellow squash.

'Nothing like the spring woods!' in turkey hunting

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Tony Farinella Jr. with his big tom turkey from the spring woods of Jo Daviess County.

Guaranteed basic income program to relaunch in Chicago using COVID funds

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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration will use some remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds to relaunch a guaranteed basic income pilot program for Chicago residents.

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Horoscope for Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 10 to 10:45 am. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius.

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Northwestern protests, encampments bring back dizzying memories

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Northwestern’s Deering Meadow is filled with signs and tents as protesters denounce the crisis in Gaza — a scene that calls to mind the outcry over the Vietnam War 54 years ago.

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Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese finding routine in Chicago

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LSU’s Angel Reese (left) and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso stand with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the WNBA draft in New York Monday, April 15.

Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron: It's your time to make this work

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New Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron called plays for three seasons as the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator in 2021-23.

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Cubs' Jameson Taillon matches Mets' Luis Severino in fierce pitching battle: 'I love pitching in New York'

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Chicago Cubs’ Jameson Taillon pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, April 29, 2024, in New York.

Twins' eighth straight win halts White Sox' streak at 3

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Garrett Crochet throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning Monday, April 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP)

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FBI seeking suspect in Skokie bank robbery

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Authorities are still looking the suspect, who robbed the Chase Bank at 7941 Lincoln Ave. in Skokie.

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Man killed after Belmont Cragin shooting

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A man, 32, was near the sidewalk in the 5600 block of West Diversey Avenue just before 6 p.m. when someone approached him and shot him with a handgun, police said.

'The Veil' review: After exciting premiere, Hulu thriller bogs down over six episodes

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Imogen (Elisabeth Moss, left) takes custody of Adilah (Yunma Marwan), suspected of being a high-level ISIS operative, in “The Veil.”

White Sox' mental performance coach helps players find balance, strive for consistency

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White Sox sports performance coach Cristian Guzman has worked in professional baseball for five seasons and now three teams.

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Icónico restaurante del centro de Chicago se convierte en Pancho’s Cantina

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Pancho’s Cantina se hará cargo del espacio de la azotea del restaurante Plymouth a partir del 1 de mayo.

Fotos: 15 parejas de migrantes contraen matrimonio en una ceremonia en Chicago

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David Vargas y su esposa, Daryenis, bailan a horas de casarse con otras 14 parejas de inmigrantes el viernes por la noche.