NBC 10 Boston

Soccer Without Borders aims to help immigrant kids

Associated Press

Crime victims’ families say Chicago violence is a problem, but sending in troops isn’t the answer

Chicago Tribune

Tight fiscal picture, federal funding uncertainty complicate state budget talks

Chalkbeat Chicago

Illinois advocates call on state to release $50 million for after-school programs

The Tribe

OPINION: Why after-school programs are instrumental in preventing youth violence

Crain’s Chicago Business

Opinion: What this moment calls for corporate leaders to do

Chicago Tribune

Northeastern Illinois University celebrates new leadership and energy

Variety

National Women’s Soccer League Championship Game Draws Record Viewership

Sports Pro

NWSL championship game draws record 967k viewers on CBS

WTTW

Over 1,000 Illinois Students Are Signed Up to Receive Plant-Based Lunch, 1 Year After Law Went Into Effect

The Trace

They Survived the Highland Park Mass Shooting. It Opened Their Eyes.

The Hill

Illinois may soon return land the US stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

Associated Press

Illinois may soon return land the U.S. stole from a Prairie Band Potawatomi chief 175 years ago

Capitol News Illinois

Prairie Band Potawatomi becomes 1st federally recognized tribe in Illinois

Native News Source

DOI places Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s northern Illinois reservation land into trust

Capitol News Illinois

Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims

Chicago Tribune

Sen. Robert Peters: Chicago is ready for the Democratic National Convention

Chicago Tribune

Ald. Julia Ramirez issues statement ahead of meeting on potential migrant camp: ‘the mayor’s office did not consult with me’

WBEZ Chicago

Ald. Ramirez discusses state decision to cancel migrant tent shelter in her ward

Forbes

The NWSL Had A Record Breaking Year With More Growth Expected

Crain’s Chicago Business

Money and mud flow into the race for the 25th Ward

CBS News Chicago

Public safety, economic development top issues in Chicago’s 25th ward aldermanic race

NPR WBEZ Chicago

Illinois will become the first state to do away with cash bail

WGEM

‘Heal our communities’: SAFE-T Act sponsors, advocates rally for pretrial fairness

The Southern Illinoisan

Illinois Democrats’ election wins to have political, policy consequences

Chicago Sun Times

After experiencing ‘ghost’ buses firsthand, mayoral challenger Kam Buckner unveils transportation plan

Block Club Chicago

No, There Is No ‘Purge Law’ In Illinois. Here Are The Facts About Ending Cash Bail

WBEZ Chicago

New bill could put first wind farm in Lake Michigan off Chicago’s Southeast Side

Block Club Chicago

Illinois’ First Offshore Wind Farm Proposed For Southeast Side, And Residents Want Jobs To Go To Locals

Chicago Tribune

Robert Peters and Marcus C. Evans Jr.: Illinois should be leading the way for offshore wind on the Great Lakes

Hyde Park Herald

In Woodlawn, Buckner intros public safety plan to invest in law enforcement and alternatives

Chicago Tribune

State Rep. Kam Buckner joins race for Chicago mayor: ‘A mayor’s job is not just to fight for the sake of fighting’

CNN

Illinois lawmakers pass a bill banning police from deceiving juvenile suspects during interrogations

The New York Times

Illinois Lawmakers Bar Police From Using Deception When Interrogating Minors