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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IL: Peace/Non-Violence

Israeli bombs take out a large building in Gaza City in retaliation for an attack by Hamas that left more than 1,000 people dead. (Flickr)
Jewish groups protest at U.S. Capitol, demand Gaza cease-fire

Thousands of American Jews from Illinois and across the country protested at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., this week, calling for a cease-…

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<a href=The Chicago Police Department reported recovering 458 ghost guns in 2021, up from 139 in 2020. (Adobe Stock)">
IL Governor Signs Ban on 'Ghost Guns'

Illinois has a new law banning the sale and possession of "ghost guns," essentially untraceable firearms that are sold in kit-form online or at gun sh…

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More than 50 non-nuclear states have signed on to the U.N. treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons, following what they consider a lack of progress toward disarmament by nuclear-weapons states. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
IL Advocates for Peace Raise Concerns with U.S. N-Weapons Policy

CHICAGO -- With a United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons now in effect, Illinois advocates for peace are renewing conversations about U.S…

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Police say no arrests were made during Wednesday night's
Election Aftermath in Illinois: Speak Out, Avoid Violence

CHICAGO - Social-justice groups are reminding Illinoisans about their rights when it comes to defending democracy. Historic numbers of voters cast …

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The debate over the Second Amendment has been reignited after the mass shooting in Las Vegas. (cdc.gov)
Anti-Violence Groups Seeing Surge in Membership After Vegas

NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- As the country mourns the loss of life at the hands of a gunman in Las Vegas this month, and the debate rages about gun control…

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On the 50th anniversary of the Miranda warnings decision, legal scholars say Illinois is slowly making improvements to how young people's rights are being protected by the juvenile justice system. (iStockphoto)
50 Years After Miranda: A Look at IL's Juvenile Justice System

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today marks 50 years since the U.S. Supreme Court made Miranda warnings mandatory, and legal experts say Illinois is taking …

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As the Syrian civil war continues, an Illinois-based nonprofit group is trying to help young refugees attain their educational goals in the U.S. (Photo Illustration/Pixabay)
IL Foundation Crafts New Scholarship Program for Syrian Immigrants

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A Chicago-area nonprofit group that supports the Syrian people will soon be offering new higher education scholarships for …

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Experts say happiness typically comes from the simple moments. Credit: Karpati Gábor/Morguefile
Happiness Happens: Finding Joy in the Little things

CHICAGO – Looking at the brighter side is not always easy when things get you down, but during August Illinoisans and others around the country …

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PHOTO: Illinois activists and others around the nation are seeking answers in the death of Freddie Gray. The American Friends Service Committee has been on the ground in Baltimore and is calling for police to scale back their presence in promote safety. Photo credit: Kaitlyn Veto/flickr.com
Illinois Activists Stand in Solidarity with Baltimore

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tensions still are running high in Baltimore because of the Freddie Gray death, and activists in Illinois and around the …

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PHOTO: Holiday family gatherings can be fun, but also stressful. Mental-health experts say it's OK to pace yourself and even say 'no' to situations you know could be sources of conflict. Photo credit: AirelleJay/morguefile.
Families and Holidays: Tips to Minimize the Stress

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - While the holidays are a happy time for many, the stress associated with family obligations and dynamics can be the "lump of …

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PHOTO: Illinois community organizations and educational institutions are marking World Peace Day  with events to discuss ongoing conflicts and possible solutions, both abroad and at home. Graphic credit: freebuddyimages.com.
World Peace Day Celebrations in Illinois: Finding Peace at Home

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinoisans across the state will join millions of others for a global celebration this weekend. Sunday, Sept. 21 is the …

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PHOTO: Victims of violent crime often need financial and emotional support to help rebuild their lives in the wake of a violent incident. A Chicago-based violence survivors' network is working to provide that support. Photo credit: Ladyheart/Morguefile.
Support for Victims of Violent Crime, Breaking Cycles of Violence

CHICAGO - With more than 200 homicides already reported in Chicago this year, there are many families and surviving victims facing a difficult road …

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