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Kevin Harvick Blasts “Clueless” Chicago Criticism, Defending NASCAR’s Street Race Gamble
Essentially Sports
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July 9, 2025
The Chicago Street Race has been a bold experiment, but not everyone’s feeling the love. A recent Chicago Sun-Times column titled “Dear NASCAR: End of the road in Chicago can’t come fast enough” didn’t mince words. Written by Steve Greenberg, the...
Illinois Extension offers program to help farm families coping with dementia in rural areas
Courier Newspapers - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Older agricultural workers are at a higher risk of developing dementia, a condition that increases the likelihood of injuries, particularly for those living or working on farms and ranches. People with dementia, including those in farming...
Chicago sets major condition for NASCAR's potential return to city
The Mirror US
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July 9, 2025
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race looks all but set to return next year—but the Mayor of Chicago has one strict condition that must be followed. Brandon Johnson revealed he's open to the motorsport event returning on Tuesday, but only if it doesn't...
Illinois students save millions with state-funded test prep program
Alestle - Illinois
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Editor's Note: This story has been updated for accuracy. The Prepare for Illinois’ Future program has made Illinois the first state to provide free test and licensure preparation material to its students. According to Tassi Communications, a...
Chicago overcomes early mistakes, halting Toronto’s 10-game tear in 2-1 victory
South Side Sox - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
Characterizing the White Sox as gritty would’ve been a hilarious misnomer last year, but it was the name of today’s game. After being dealt a spoonful of their own medicine and accepting a rain-induced loss last night, the Good Guys displayed more...
Illinois men’s basketball to start two-game series with Tennessee in Nashville
WIXY 100.3 - Illinois
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NASHVILLE, TN (Chambana Today) – Music City is set to host some mid-December madness this winter. The Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball team will be traveling to Nashville on December 6 this year to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the first...
Chicago Asks To Join Suit Against Trump Administration Over Its Targeting Of Sanctuary Cities
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
CHICAGO — Chicago and other so-called sanctuary cities are suing the Trump Administration over threats to halt federal funding to municipalities that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. City lawyers...
Illinois and Tennessee basketball announce two-year neutral site agreement
On3
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July 9, 2025
The Illinois Fighting Illini and Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball programs have finalized a two-year agreement to continue their high-level non-conference rivalry. The deal includes: December 6, 2025: A neutral-site matchup at Bridgestone...
Pension debt limits teacher pay, hurts recruitment in Illinois
Illinois Policy
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July 9, 2025
Money that could help address the teacher shortage is often the first to get cut in pursuit of keeping up with government pension debt. Supporting Illinois teachers will require constitutional pension reform and protecting Tier 2 cost savings....
Giannoulias awards $20 million in grants to benefit Illinois libraries
Courier Newspapers - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state to ensure access to quality resources and programming for all Illinois residents, Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi...
How Drag Race’s production company is helping small-town Prides across the country
LGBTQ Nation - California
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July 9, 2025
As corporations retreat from Pride event sponsorships amid the current administration’s efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the co-founders of RuPaul’s Drag Race production company, World of Wonder, are helping some...
US Fox News Former physical education teacher charged with multiple sexual offenses against 3 children
Yahoo News
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A former physical education teacher in the United Kingdom appeared in court this week as she faces 13 charges for allegedly committing sexual offenses against three children over a three-year period, according to reports. The BBC reported that...
HFT Advance | Sonoma Race Preview and Key Driver Performances
BVM Sports
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July 9, 2025
Sonoma's NASCAR Cup Series race is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, at 3:30 p.m. ET, featuring 110 laps over 218.9 miles. This race marks the 20th points event and takes place on a 12-turn road course. Notably, Sheldon Creed recently achieved his...
Chicago Public Schools seeks public input on budget amid tight cash flow situation, growing deficit
Chalkbeat
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news. Chicago Public Schools is struggling to pay some of its bills and is facing increasing pressure to avoid layoffs as it searches for ways to close a...
Central Illinois nonprofit worries cuts to rent assistance will put more people on the street
Week 25 - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
PEORIA (25News Now) - A nonprofit helping the unhoused said it is disappointed funding was cut for a program that helped people stay in their homes. The state budget for this fiscal year, a $55 billion spending plan that’s the largest in state...
The Countdown to the Race to Mackinac (July 18-19); Chicago Yacht Club celebrates its 150th Anniversary
Live Sail Die
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July 10, 2025
2025 is a landmark year for the Chicago Yacht Club and the Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust Financial Corporation. CYC celebrates its 150th anniversary, while the Mac Race—beginning July 18–19—features its largest fleet in recent years with...
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Surveyed by Federal Agents Ahead of Festivals, Elected Officials Say
Borderless
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July 9, 2025
The incident comes days ahead of a string of community events, including Barrio Arts Fest on July 12-13, Colombian Fest on July 18-20, and Fiesta Boricua in August. These events often draw large crowds. During the incident, museum staff alleged...
New York City educators union purges oppositionists on staff
World Socialist Web Site
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July 10, 2025
Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, addresses a news conference at UFT headquarters in New York, March 15, 2020. [AP Photo/Richard Drew]Last week, the leadership of the United Federation of Teachers...
Henry County Farm Bureau educating about grain bin safety
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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From 2014 to 2023, 315 people were trapped in grain bins in the United States, and Iowa had the most in the entire country, with 55. GENESEO, Ill. — Harvest season is still a few months away, but the Henry County Farm Bureau is getting a jump on...
This U.S. State Will Pay You $12,000 to Leave Illinois, Wisconsin
103.1 KFIL - Minnesota
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July 10, 2025
If you're ready for a change of scenery and some extra cash in your bank account, there are several U.S. cities and one State that will pay big bucks to relocate. Cities Across America Are Offering Cash to Relocate Programs across America have...