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https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/04/09/small-business-financing-transparency-act-illinois-predatory-loan-jaime-dipaulo-geri-sanchez-aglipay
Curb rampant predatory lending against small businesses in Illinois - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 9, 2026 - The Small Business Financing Transparency Act would set up guardrails to protect small business owners.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus
COVID-19 in Illinois - Chicago Sun-Times
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/mac-lebuhn-illinois-house-primary-12th-district
Mac Lebuhn, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 12th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 17, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/small-business/2026/04/21/illinois-businesses-mixed-results-tariff-refund-process
Illinois businesses have mixed results with tariff refund process - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 22, 2026 - The federal government launched an online portal Monday for importers to claim refunds, months after the Supreme Court struck down certain tariffs imposed by...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/paul-kendrick-illinois-house-primary-12th-district
Paul Kendrick, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 12th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/outdoors/2025/10/08/climate-change-wins-another-one-over-illinois-fall-trout-stockings
Climate change wins another one over Illinois' fall trout stockings - Chicago Sun-Times
Oct 8, 2025 - It's time for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to adjust to climate change and move fall trout dates later. Illinois' trout season will open as...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/environment/2026/04/10/great-lakes-brandon-road-carp-to-michigan
Trump administration wants to cut Illinois out of Great Lakes carp plan - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 11, 2026 - The $1.15 billion project is designed to keep invasive carp species out of the Great Lakes. Federal officials want to move management of the project to...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/03/19/margaret-croke-democratic-primary-victory-illinois-comptroller-karina-villa-stephanie-kifowit-holly-kim
State Rep. Margaret Croke wins Democratic primary for Illinois comptroller - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 20, 2026 - Croke had declared a victory Tuesday night, but the Associated Press had not yet called the race until Thursday. With 92.4% of the expected votes counted,...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/03/27/illinois-iowa-rivalry-deon-thomas-bruce-pearl-elite-eight-ncaa-tourmament-march-madness
Illinois vs. Iowa: a rivalry so Elite, it might as well be 1989 - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 27, 2026 - The Illini and Hawkeyes will clash Saturday with a Final Four berth on the line. That'll stir up some old feelings.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2025/10/30/mass-transit-funding-legislation-chicago-illinois-general-assembly-fiscal-cliff-cta-metra-pace
Illinois lawmakers approve $1.5B legislative package to buoy mass transit - Chicago Sun-Times
Nov 3, 2025 - Lawmakers agreed on a tax package to stave off a $200 million-plus deficit next year that would likely result in major cuts to bus and rail service at the...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/margaret-a-delarosa-illinois-house-primary-42nd-district
Margaret A. DeLaRosa, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 42nd District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 20, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/kirk-j-ortiz-illinois-house-primary-4th-district
Kirk J. Ortiz, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 4th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 20, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/04/16/naperville-social-studies-educator-named-illinois-2026-teacher-of-the-year
Naperville social studies educator named Illinois' 2026 Teacher of the Year - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 22, 2026 - Seth Brady, who has taught at Naperville Central High School since 2004, was surprised during a ceremony on Thursday afternoon.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/04/17/food-future-illinois-extends-beyond-agriculture-biomanufacturing-alternative-proteins-mattie-hunter
Future of food in Illinois includes farms — and labs - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 20, 2026 - From avian flu outbreaks disrupting poultry production to droughts, it’s getting harder to rely on the food system. Alternative proteins — think plant-based...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/litcy-ludvic-kurisinkal-illinois-house-primary-12th-district
Litcy Ludvic Kurisinkal, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 12th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/adam-braun-illinois-house-primary-13th-district
Adam Braun, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 13th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/08/13/chris-welch-don-harmon-state-central-committee-illinois-democrats
Illinois Dem leaders Welch, Harmon eye same state central committee post - Chicago Sun-Times
Aug 13, 2025 - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/03/16/illinois-broken-primary-election-system-alaska-model-ranked-choice-voting-top-four-todd-connor
A model to fix Illinois' broken primary system - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 16, 2026 - We’ve accepted a system where the
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2026/03/18/reproductive-health-rights-law-violated-illinois-prison-forced-childbirth-induced-lawsuit-amy-hicks
My reproductive health rights vanished while in an Illinois prison - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 20, 2026 - A downstate woman gave birth while incarcerated after labor was induced without her consent, she writes. She is suing the Illinois Department of Corrections,...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/05/27/illinois-lawmaker-proposes-a-pope-leo-xiv-statue-and-license-plate
Illinois lawmaker proposes a Pope Leo XIV statue and license plate - Chicago Sun-Times
May 27, 2025 - State Rep. Martin McLaughlin wants a statue of the new pope at the Illinois statehouse, paid for in part with a commemorative license plate.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/weather/2026/03/12/tornadoes-weather-illinois-chicago-suburbs-indiana-hail-storm-flooding
Are tornadoes surging in Illinois? What you need to know - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 13, 2026 - Powerful storms brought tornadoes to Indiana and Illinois this week, with large hail and severe rain striking south of Chicago. Here’s what you need to know...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/jaime-m-andrade-jr-illinois-house-primary-40th-district
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Democratic candidate for Illinois House 40th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 20, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-supreme-court
Illinois Supreme Court - Chicago Sun-Times
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/health/2026/04/24/obamacare-health-insurance-illinois-aca-tax-subsidies
Obamacare premiums in Illinois rose sharply but not as much as expected - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 24, 2026 - Premiums haven't skyrocketed since federal tax subsidies expired in December. But experts say it’s still early. And providers worry increased health care costs...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-house/2026/04/17/illinois-house-brings-back-school-cell-phone-ban-legislation
Illinois House revives school cellphone ban; bill awaits scrutiny in Senate - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 17, 2026 - After failing to pass a law last year, the Legislature is taking another crack at a statewide cellphone ban in schools.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/outdoors
Outdoors: Illinois fishing and hunting - Chicago Sun-Times
Read the latest from Dale Bowman about hunting and fishing in Illinois, including the latest news as well as the best pictures submitted by readers.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/ridge-knapp-illinois-house-primary-13th-district
Ridge Knapp, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 13th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/03/17/chicago-election-day-primary-midterms-senate-congress-governor-county-board-president-assessor-comptroller
Voters in pivotal primary election will shape Illinois politics for years - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 17, 2026 - Early voting turnout in Chicago has outpaced previous recent primary years for non-presidential elections.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/saba-haider-illinois-house-primary-84th-district
Saba Haider, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 84th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/cleopatra-cleo-cowley-illinois-house-primary-34th-district
Cleopatra ‘Cleo’ Cowley, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 34th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/02/06/illinois-statehouse-senate-house-elections-general-assembly-primary-what-to-know
What to know about state legislative races in Illinois' March 17 primary - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 6, 2026 - Here's what you need to know ahead of the Illinois House and Senate primary elections March 17.
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Casey Toner | Illinois Answers Project - Chicago Sun-Times
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/james-o-brien-illinois-house-primary-13th-district
James O'Brien, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 13th District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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Illinois Politics - Chicago Sun-Times
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Illinois education news: public schools, charters, and universities - Chicago Sun-Times
Comprehensive education coverage for Chicago, including public schools, higher education, the Chicago Teachers Union and everything parents and students need...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/lynn-laplante-illinois-house-primary-42nd-district
Lynn LaPlante, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 42nd District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 20, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/candidate-questionnaires/maria-peterson-illinois-house-primary-52nd-district
Maria Peterson, Democratic candidate for Illinois House 52nd District - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 28, 2026 - Candidate questionnaire to help you weigh your choices in the March 17, 2026, Democratic primary election.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/things-to-do/2026/04/02/america-250-events-chicago-illinois-nea-trump-arts-culture
In Illinois, a diverse lineup celebrates America’s 250th anniversary - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 2, 2026 - Arts institutions from Chicago to downstate are offering a slew of both celebratory and thought-provoking programs.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/2026/03/23/can-replacing-illinois-toxic-lead-pipes-create-more-jobs
Can replacing Illinois' toxic lead pipes lead to a workforce boom? - Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 23, 2026 - Illinois has nearly 1.5 million lead service lines. A new report estimates replacing the unsafe pipes has the potential to create 90,000 jobs.
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