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News from November 2023

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Gov. Pritzker’s dishonest spin on Chicago crime, Illinois jobs

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner | Nov 30, 2023

There’s no denying Gov. J.B. Pritzker should be one of the state’s biggest cheerleaders, consistently accentuating Illinois’ positives. It’s what any good governor should do.

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Report reveals white students face more discipline at James Ward Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

White students, constituting 6.6% or 35 of James Ward Elementary School's total student population of 530, accounted for six out of the 13 total suspensions (46.2%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per six students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Former House Minority Leader Durkin will not run for Cook County State's Attorney

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

After months of deliberation, former Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin has decided against seeking the Republican nomination for Cook County State's Attorney.

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Policy banning Chicago cops from joining 'hate' groups open to First Amendment rights challenge: legal expert

By W.J. Kennedy | Nov 30, 2023

A policy recently approved by a community oversight group that bans Chicago cops from joining “hate” and “extremist” groups is vulnerable to a First Amendment challenge in court.

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CTA and CDOT Release First-Ever “Better Streets for Buses Plan”

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) have announced the launch of the city's first-ever Better Streets for Buses Plan. This plan aims to improve bus services throughout the city by investing in street, signal, and sidewalk infrastructure. The goal is to achieve faster and more reliable bus service, improved access to bus stops, and better bus stops.Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration has identified improving bus reliability and coordinating infrastructure investments as key transportation goals. In crafting the Better...

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City of Waukegan City Council met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 30, 2023

City of Waukegan City Council met Monday, Oct. 2

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City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Nov. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 30, 2023

City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 1

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Madyson Kibelkis, former Peotone High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NAIA game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, November 29, Evanston Township High School standout Jayla Turchin competed in NAIA game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in University Park, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, November 29, Caro High School standout Adelyn Moore competed in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Brilan McCory, former East Central High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NAIA game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Roosevelt Lakers lost 49-54 in their NAIA game against the Governors State Jaguars on Wednesday, November 29.

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Westminster Christian Academy standout Kristen Keys’ college team lost in NAIA game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Roosevelt Lakers lost 49-54 in their NAIA game against the Governors State Jaguars on Wednesday, November 29.

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Cushing Academy standout Aicha Ndour’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.

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Lauren McKnight, former Aurora Waubonsie Valley High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 57-90 in their NCAA D3 game against the Chicago Maroons on Wednesday, November 29.

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Olivia Reed, former Normal West High School standout, played on Wednesday, November 29 in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Az Compass Preparatory School standout Kam'Ren Rhodes’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.

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Downers Grove North High School standouts Ellie Gross and Kate Gross’ college team won in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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North Carolina School of Science and Math standout Bella Alfaro’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, November 29, Concord High School standout Aliyah Hershberger competed in NCAA D3 game

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The North Park Vikings lost 57-90 in their NCAA D3 game against the Chicago Maroons on Wednesday, November 29.

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Hononegah Community High School standout Emma Clark’s college team won in NAIA game on Wednesday, November 29

By Chicago City Wire | Nov 30, 2023

The Saint Xavier Cougars won 82-41 in their NAIA game against the Judson Eagles on Wednesday, November 29.