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Family says wrong turn led to ICE detaining Chicago business owner, demands release: 'Heartbroken'
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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August 21, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sergio Serna Ramirez and his wife Kristina were on a business trip in Michigan back in May. The couple said they took an accidental wrong turn that took them down a path that has since divided their family. Now, a Chicago-area...
Illinois adds 20,300 jobs in a year, but 301,000 seek work in July
Illinois Policy
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August 20, 2025
Illinois continues to be one of the slowest growing economies in the nation, ranking 46th in post-pandemic job recovery and adding just 20,300 jobs in the past year. Unemployment remained above the national average. Illinois’ unemployment rate was...
Chicago Mayor Addresses Aid for Flood Damage Amid Immigration Debate
Times News Global
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August 20, 2025
CHICAGO, Ill. — Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a press conference on Tuesday to address the city’s response to flood damage and the assistance available to residents. He emphasized that residents do not need to disclose their immigration...
Illinois Secretary of State pledges to address spiking car insurance rates
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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Car insurance is required to drive in Illinois, but the Illinois Secretary of State's office said so many people can't afford the insurance that they're risking driving without any coverage these days. Many drivers are as frustrated with the...
Illinois Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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August 20, 2025
Election board is likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument. CHICAGO — How long can a political candidate’s decision to loan their campaign money allow them to take unlimited donations from donors? As long as four years for a state senator,...
Chicago area man remains in ICE custody after wife says they took wrong turn
CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois
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A Chicago-area couple claims they were wrongfully detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a wrong turn at the U.S. border with Canada. Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody at the Monroe County, Michigan Jail since late May. He...
Chicago Bears ink backup QB Tyson Bagent to extension
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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On this episode of "First and North," Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down the latest buzz in the division: Can the Bears keep the momentum going after their shutout against the Bills? Bears Coach Ben Johnson even cracked a smile! Aidan...
Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watch List
Chambana Sun - Illinois
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August 19, 2025
Bret Bielema Douglas C. and Linda M. Mills Endowed Head Football Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics WebsiteBret Bielema Douglas C. and Linda M. Mills Endowed Head Football Coach | University of Illinois Division...
Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project Celebrates Shared Humanity With ‘Unbound’ Showcase
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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August 20, 2025
THE LOOP — A project created to fund and uplift Chicago’s vibrant community of Black dancers returns to the stage this weekend, encouraging performers and audience members alike to rethink their relationships to dance as a cultural force. The...
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Accused of Betraying Citizens by Signing Bill to Give Illegals a Big Handout
The Western Journal
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August 20, 2025
It appears that Democrats have no Plan B. Indeed, their behavior both before and since President Donald Trump returned to the White House suggests an all-or-nothing strategy. They tried to change the American electorate by importing voters through...
Illinois law bans police from ticketing students for breaking school rules
Wand - Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Wednesday to ban police from giving tickets and citations to students who violate school rules. Lawmakers and advocates argue these fines unfairly impact students of color....
Former CFO of Chicago staffing firm sentenced for embezzling $510K
FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois
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CHICAGO - The former chief financial officer of a staffing firm in Chicago was sentenced to over two years in prison for embezzling more than $510,000. What we know: Charles Nelson, 67, pleaded guilty last year to a federal wire fraud charge....
More families share grave grievances involving Chicago tombstone business: 'We all are suffering'
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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August 21, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Grieving families are struggling to find closure as their loved one's graves sit without markers. They say they paid a local business, but can't get tombstones. The ABC7 I-Team first exposed the problem several weeks ago. The...
Penn Entertainment Announces Multi-Year Deal With the Chicago Bears
Casino.org
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August 20, 2025
Posted on: August 20, 2025, 02:43h. Last updated on: August 20, 2025, 02:43h. Penn receives entitlements for its two Chicago retail properties ESPN BET named Official Sports Betting Partner of the Bears ESPN BET now live in 20 U.S. jurisdictions...
Tears, no fears: Bears give Bagent financial security with new contract extension
Daily Herald - Illinois
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August 20, 2025
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) AP Tyson Bagent lowered his head and stared down toward his...
How I Helped a Local Service Business Generate $5.1 Million in 6 Months — Without Spending Big on Ads
Entrepreneur
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August 20, 2025
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Most people think you need a massive ad budget to grow fast. But earlier this year, I helped a service-based business generate over $5.1 million in just six months — and we did it by...
New platform streamlines C-PACE financing nationwide
Solar Power World
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August 20, 2025
Commercial real estate finance company Allectrify has announced the launch of FASTPACE.com, a new platform built to simplify and accelerate access to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing nationwide. FASTPACE unifies the...
Illinois Department of Insurance silent as Rippling allegedly conceals founder’s disciplinary history
Prairie State Wire - Illinois
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August 20, 2025
Ann Gillespie, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance. | LinkedIn / Ann GillespieAnn Gillespie, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance. | LinkedIn / Ann Gillespie The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) has declined to...
Martinsburg's Bagent earns contract extension from the Chicago Bears
MetroNews - West Virginia
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August 21, 2025
Aug 10, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) passes the ball around Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Benito Jones (95) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images...
Construction season brings issues for local businesses
Wand - Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Summer in Central Illinois means sunshine, heat and the start of construction season. While construction is inevitable, the timing of it was unfortunate for many small businesses in Downtown Springfield. "It's not that...