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Sydney Kamlager-Dove addresses immigration protection and natural disasters on social media

LAX Leader - California · July 6, 2025

Sydney Kamlager-Dove U.S. House of Representatives from California's 37th district | Official U.S. House HeadshotSydney Kamlager-Dove U.S. House of Representatives from California's 37th district | Official U.S. House Headshot Congresswoman Sydney...

Illinois lawmakers have mixed results in efforts to rein in AI

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · July 7, 2025

Illinois lawmakers have so far achieved mixed results in efforts to regulate the burgeoning technology of artificial intelligence, a task that butts up against moves by the Trump administration to eliminate restrictions on AI. AI-related bills...

The Chicago Architecture Biennial announces Participant List for the 6th edition

World Architecture Community · July 8, 2025

The participants for the 6th Chicago Architecture Biennial have been announced, scheduled to take place from September 19, 2025, to February 28, 2026. Themed as SHIFT: Architecture in Times of Radical Change, over 100 forward-thinking architects,...

Rockford, Illinois Native Serves Aboard USS John Finn (DDG 113)

DVIDS - Georgia · July 8, 2025

PHILIPPINE SEA –A Rockford, Illinois native and 2025 graduate of Johns Hopkins University is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113), which is forward-deployed to the Indo-Pacific and assigned to...

Severe Thunderstorms Could Slam Illinois, Wisconsin This Week

96.7 The Eagle - Illinois · July 8, 2025

As the nation continues to mourn the devastating loss of life in Texas following historic flooding, we are expecting a couple of rounds of severe storms in the Stateline before the weekend arrives. Early Week Storm Chances in Rockford and Chicago...

Illinois has the fourth-lowest rate of student migration in the U.S.

The Northern Star ·

According to a study by the medical school admission consulting firm Inspira Advantage, Illinois has the fourth-lowest rate of student migration in the United States. Student migration is the movement of students who study outside of their state...

Swing And A Miss: Activists Blame Home Run Spike On Climate Change, Ignore How Baseball Works

Daily Wire · July 7, 2025

Activists say climate change is causing increased home runs in major league baseball games, but the so-called science ignores the the actual mechanics of how baseball works. Climate Central published a report saying 26 of the 27 MLB cities have...

Experts: Energy policy changes in "big, beautiful bill" will affect consumers, climate

CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois ·

Major changes are coming to federal clean energy policy — and those changes not only could affect the climate, but could also mean higher energy bills for the consumer. The changes all came as part of the Trump administration's "big, beautiful...

Blue Jays left waiting for big moment as winning streak comes to an end

Sportsnet · July 9, 2025

CHICAGO — Max Scherzer can’t identify the longest win streak he’s been a part of during his 18 big-league seasons and, “I don’t even care to know,” he points out. “I know right now we all want to talk about streaks and the streak that we're on is...

Philippe Rahm on reconsidering the tools of the discipline with climatic architecture

STIRworld ·

At the time of writing this, Europe is grappling with an unprecedented heatwave. The extreme climatic conditions have forced school closures and disruption of public services in France, a sanctioned ban on outdoor work in Italy, power outages and...

Where to See Black Squirrels: Your Ultimate Wildlife Guide

WGBF - Indiana · July 7, 2025

Have you ever caught a glimpse of a black squirrel darting across the lawn or playing in the trees? During a recent vacation to Northern Michigan, I was surprised to see them everywhere, chasing each other and nibbling on acorns with their...

These IL Malls, Shopping Venues Among the Best In New Survey

Patch · July 9, 2025

ILLINOIS — If you need some retail therapy, Illinois retail centers have ranked among the best in the country, according to a new survey from USA Today. According to USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2025, Illinois is home to one of...

A warming climate cuts milk production

Brownfield Ag News ·

News A warming climate cuts milk production Researchers with the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago say a new study shows a warming climate will reduce global dairy production by up to 10 percent. Lead author Claire...

Preservationists Decry Demolition of Chicago's Damen Silos

Engineering News Record · July 7, 2025

Demolition can start after site work is completed at the Damen Silos, a collection of grain elevators dating from 1906 that preservationists and others regard as a local Chicago landmark and which they have tried for years to save as an example of...

2 of the ‘best' malls in the country are in suburban Chicago, new report says

NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois · July 7, 2025

Two of the best malls in the country just happen to be located in suburban Chicago, according to a new "reader's choice" report for 2025. The report, from USA Today, was part of the publication's "10Best" awards, which spans categories of dining,...

Michigan’s fight against Lake Erie pollution didn’t work. What happens next?

The Gander - Michigan · July 7, 2025

By Emilio Perez Ibarguen, Capital News Service LANSING – Michigan and its neighbors have missed a 2025 deadline to curb the farm pollution that feeds toxic algal blooms in western Lake Erie, despite 10 years of work and millions of dollars spent...

Universal Studios to open an immersive horror experience in Chicago, the Midwest's first

Time Out ·

Chicagoans love new happenings, especially ones with full-sized quirky kicks. Finally filling in the vacant spot across from the future Bally’s casino, Universal Studios is bringing a brand-new horror-themed entertainment venue to the city at 700...

“It’s Criminal”: Trump Admin Discontinues Publication of Federal Reports on Climate Crisis

Democracy Now! ·

The Trump administration has scrubbed government websites of congressionally mandated reports on the climate, making it harder for state and local governments to plan for heat waves, forest fires, floods and rising seas. Federal law requires the...

These northern Illinois ‘dive bars’ offer relaxed, laid-back atmospheres

Shaw Local - Illinois ·

Northern Illinois is home to a vibrant tapestry of neighborhood taverns, or “dive bars,” as some are affectionately known. They’re often locally-owned, each offering a unique blend of atmosphere, history and, of course, cold drinks. National Dive...

Residents push back on truck routes between Interstate 57, Illinois 394

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · July 7, 2025

Will County transportation officials are seeking input on the ongoing Eastern Will County Freight Mobility Corridor study, while some residents are starting a petition drive in protest of the county’s plan to create a dedicated east-west truck...