A Trump administration effort to remove the federal government from wide swaths of American life continue to spread. Libraries and museums around Illinois will also feel the impact.
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The case was brought by a chapter of Catholic Charities in Wisconsin, which says that it should be able to opt out of the mandatory state unemployment compensation system.
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Angela Jackson is an award-winning poet, novelist, and playwright. She is also the fifth Illinois Poet Laureate. She spoke to Community Voices about her background in writing, the influence of poetry and song on social justice movements, and she explains some of her different works. Jackson also recited one of her poems called "The Smoke Queen." Read more about Angela and her work as Illinois Poet Laureate here.
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Last week, the White House said the National Security Council, the White House counsel office and President Trump adviser Elon Musk were all looking into the mishap. But now, that probe has wrapped
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The 22nd Amendment bans a person from being elected U.S. president more than twice. But some legal experts point to plausible strategies that President Trump could try to serve a third term.
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In a volatile music industry, some musicians are gravitating towards OnlyFans, a social media platform that has garnered a reputation for hosting sexual content.
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Plus, Kevin Bacon plays a bounty hunter in The Bondsman starting Thursday, and a new medical drama premieres on Netflix.
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The Netflix series follows a 13-year-old accused of murdering a girl from his school. Co-creator and star Stephen Graham says he read about similar crimes and wanted to know: "Why is this happening?"
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New court filings give more details about a small number of DOGE staffers granted sweeping access to sensitive government data systems.
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The annual influx of charity-seekers to Pakistan's biggest city has gained increased government attention this year as Pakistan steps up efforts to curb begging.
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Dr. Jean Kaseya is now figuring out how to cope with the new foreign aid landscape.
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Health care price transparency is one of the few bipartisan issues in Washington, D.C. But much of the information is not helpful to patients, and there's no evidence that it's lowering costs.
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A French court found Marine Le Pen guilty on Monday in an embezzlement case and barred her from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect. Le Pen's lawyer said she would appeal.
Cesar Chavez Day celebrates the life and legacy of the labor rights icon.
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Six Civil Defence first responders and a UN employee were also killed in the incident in Rafah on 23 March.
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The South Korean star says he did not date his fellow actor when she was a minor.
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The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.
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Dr Mark Perlmutter says doctors are working without soap, antibiotics or x-ray facilities, as Israel has resumed its offensive against Hamas.
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An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.
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