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We've delivered the boldest climate action in Illinois' history — reducing carbon emissions, removing air pollutants, all while making smart investments in sustainability and renewable energy. We won't wait around for this White House when it comes to real climate leadership.

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Donald Trump's tariffs are the largest tax hike in US history on working families. The State of Illinois is suing his administration to stop his illegal policy that's brought chaos to our households and economy. Thankful for the Illinois Attorney General fighting back.

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Felon. Fraud. Liar. Wannabe Dictator. Loser. And now, Bumbler. www.wsj.com/opinion/is-t...

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The South Side native made her announcement in a two-minute video, a day after Senator Dick Durbin announced he will not be seeking reelection for the Senate seat he has had since 1996.

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Today marks Yom HaShoah — the day of remembrance for the six million Jewish lives who were murdered during the Holocaust. It’s our responsibility together to fight the rise of antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred wherever it is found. Never again means never again.

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Chicago Bears great and legendary sports personality Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael has passed away. He was 67. wgntv.com/sports/bears...

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Chicago Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael announced in January 2021 that he was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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llinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that the state will take punitive actions against the country of El Salvador for holding Kilmar Abrego Garcia in custody.

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In Illinois, we're proud to have sparked a new industry when we legalized adult-use cannabis. The State surpassed $2B in record-setting sales in 2024, generating more than $490M in tax revenue. And this 4/20, we saw a 9% increase over last year in products sold at over $15M.

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At just 26-years-old, Liam Donnelly, owner of WasteNot Compost, is an industry veteran. The company began as a passion project in his parent’s backyard in 2012. wgntv.com/news/feature...

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Happy Earth Day, Illinois. Illinoisans are blessed to live in the middle of everything. It's up to us to protect what we love most about it. It's why we were first in the Midwest to commit to 100% clean energy by 2050 — and why we continue to power the nation with our economy.

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While our neighbors continue to restrict reproductive care, know that Illinois is and will always be a safe haven for anyone seeking an abortion.

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RFK Jr.’s lies about autism are disgraceful — and I won't share them to spread misinformation. He consistently undermines public health and reinforces dangerous myths. In Illinois, we stand with those with autism, and I’ll keep fighting for inclusion, science, and the truth.

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk are planning to axe Direct File, which lets nearly 2 million Illinoisans file their taxes for free. They’re literally taking money out of the pockets of working families and making sure it goes to the large tax prep companies.

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We called out Salazar, Rubio, Giménez, and Díaz-Balart “Traitors” on our billboard for not protecting immigrants. Now, Cuban American businessman and political donor Mike Fernandez is doing the same. No one is buying into their lies about trying to “protect” our communities. Pause video to read.

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Inside a historic Chicago arts building you'll find an artifact that's seen a lot of ups and downs. WGN's Mike Lowe and photographer Kevin Doellman take us for a last ride on the last known publicly accessible manually operated elevator in our city. wgntv.com/news/cover-s...

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The Institute of Museum and Library Services issues federal grants not just to museums and libraries, but also zoos, and now it’s pulling money from the Brookfield Zoo as the Trump administration tries to dismantle the agency.

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Cook County is trying to make navigating its services easier for people, regardless of what language they speak.

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Everyone, Please consider Contributing here and if not, at least resharing this link: www.gofundme.com/f/legal-aid-...

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I am sorry to say it, but this is probably one of the most important things you can repost today.

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People on X are calling for AOC's arrest for posting this.... so I am posting it everywhere!

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In #CoverStory, WGN's #TomSkilling reports on the impact of cuts to the @nws.noaa.gov. The agency is authorized by Congress to employ 4,800 but for the last few years has operated with a workforce of about 400 fewer. And as the summer hurricane season looms, so too do cuts to the workforce.

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April Fool’s used to be the best day on the internet. Then it became the day to ignore the internet. Now every day is the day to ignore the internet. I have no idea what purpose April Fool’s serves anymore.