Body cam footage shows the deputy shooting the woman in her home. The Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a civil rights investigation into the July shooting of Sonya…
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Federal Judge Declares Illinois’ Gun Ban Unconstitutional
A recent Supreme Court ruling cited in the decision, which is stayed for 30 days. District Judge Stephen McGlynn overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons earlier this month…
Read MoreEducation Secretary Announces $19 Million for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Funding will strengthen research facilities in Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recently announced $19 million in grants for Hispanic-Serving Institutions, timing his…
Read MorePresident Speaks at DNC in Chicago
Protestors breach fences surrounding the venue. President Joe Biden gave the keynote speech on Monday night at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center. His address…
Read MorePresident to Designate National Monument in Springfield, IL
The designated area was the scene where the 1908 Springfield Race Riot began. President Joe Biden will designate a historic local jail building in Springfield, Illinois, as a…
Read MoreInterior Department Invests $52 Million to Plug Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
The abandoned wells are located in Colorado, Illinois, and West Virginia. The Department of the Interior announced a $52 million investment under the president’s Investing in America agenda…
Read MoreDOT Funds 17 Transportation Accessibility Projects
The department selects Pilot Program grant recipients with the most innovative strategies. The Department of Transportation (DOT) released $7.8 million to 17 projects making innovative accessibility improvements to…
Read MoreJoint VA/DOD Site Launches Health Record System
It is the final Defense Department medical site to begin using the new system. The Joint Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense medical site in North Chicago has…
Read MoreFirst Lady Speaks at Chicago Women’s Health Research Event
The White House initiative highlights advancing research on menopause. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the University of Illinois Chicago as part of the White House Initiative on…
Read MoreCensus Reports on Population Shifts
75,000 have moved away from California. The U.S. Census Bureau has issued its latest population estimates. According to the bureau’s numbers, Florida gained more than 365,000 and Texas…
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