Friday, June 19, 2026 7:30 AM ET
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School districts, trans kids pay for anti-trans lawsuits cropping up across U.S.2 days ago
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Queen of Martyrs school in Evergreen Park closing due to declining enrollment3 days ago
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Governor, make jury duty easier on the pocketbook for working Illinoisans4 days ago
We rabbis demand the release of Palestinian Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour6 days ago
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