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Nearly half of all Illinois abortion patients from Cook County

Though many come to Illinois from neighboring states to receive abortions, the majority of those who seek care in the state are residents. Moreover, half of all in-state patients were from counties in northeastern Illinois near Chicago, with over 22,000 from Cook County alone.

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9 hours ago

University of Houston star Fabian White signs exhibit 10 contract with Los Angeles Lakers

Houston Cougars star and the program’s winningest player Fabian White Jr. signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a summer league deal for the former Atascocita forward, a league source tells KPRC 2.

11 hours ago

Illinois to become a ‘national target’ for anti-abortion activists; Archdiocese praises abortion decision

Anti-abortion groups gathered downtown Chicago to celebrate the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade decision Friday.

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12 hours ago

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warns states that seek to punish those who travel to Illinois for abortions: ‘Careful what you wish for’

“I’m going to use that same precedent to sue states ... bringing illegal guns in my state with reckless abandon and taking lives," she said.

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13 hours ago

Downtown, Chicagoans and tourists react to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v, Wade

As the country reeled from this morning’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, sending abortion rights back to the states, working professionals and tourists milling downtown in the Loop Friday shared their reaction to the news.

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16 hours ago

Read the Dobbs v. Jackson decision: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to ban abortions

The Supreme Court ruled Friday on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case focused on a Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks.

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16 hours ago

Abortion profoundly shaped the lives and work of these 8 Illinois women. Here are their stories.

With the official Supreme Court decision imminent, eight women recently shared their reactions to the end of federal abortion rights protections and their predictions for access to the procedure in a post-Roe future.

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16 hours ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls special legislative session on reproductive rights in light of Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

Moments after the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was issued, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders said they will call a special session to strengthen the state’s already-stringent protections for reproductive rights.

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16 hours ago

With Roe overturned, Illinois — a Midwest refuge for abortion care — prepares for influx of patients from other states

Illinois remains an oasis for those seeking the procedure, as abortion providers in many surrounding states prepare to shut down.

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19 hours ago

Daywatch: Illinois nonprofit provides free flights for patients traveling to get an abortion

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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21 hours ago

Illinois nonprofit provides free flights for patients traveling to get an abortion

Springfield-based Elevated Access in early June flew its first abortion patient from Oklahoma City to terminate a pregnancy in Kansas, its executive director said.

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1 day ago

Ken Griffin’s announcement about Citadel’s move comes at a curious time politically for the billionaire

Illinois GOP voters will vote on Tuesday on some or all members of a slate of Republican candidates Griffin has funded up to $50 million.

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Illinois primary 2022: What to know before Tuesday’s Election Day

What to know before Tuesday’s primary election in Illinois, including a voter’s guide to help you navigate it all.

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2 days ago

Illinois Announces New Name For Asian Carp, An Invasive Fish Species

In a video presentation on Wednesday, Chicago chefs and Illinois officials argued calling the fish “Copi” will help convince people to eat them.

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Illinois Announces New Name For Asian Carp, An Invasive Fish Species

In a video presentation on Wednesday, Chicago chefs and Illinois officials argued calling the fish “Copi” will help convince people to eat them.

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From ‘Asian carp’ to ‘copi’: unpopular fish getting a makeover

Illinois and partner organizations kicked off a market-tested campaign to rechristen as “copi” four species previously known collectively as Asian carp, hoping the new label will make them more attractive to U.S. consumers.

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2 days ago

From 'carp' to 'copi': unpopular fish getting a makeover

If “invasive carp” doesn't sound appetizing, how about a plate of copi.

2 days ago

From 'carp' to 'copi': unpopular fish getting a makeover

You're in the mood for fish and your server suggests a dish of invasive carp. Illinois and partner organizations kicked off a market-tested campaign Wednesday to rechristen as “copi” four species previously known collectively as Asian carp, hoping the new label will make them more attractive to U.S. consumers. Turning carp into a popular household and restaurant menu item is one way officials hope to rein in a decades-old invasion threatening native fish, mussels and aquatic plants in the Mississippi and other Midwestern rivers, as well as the Great Lakes.

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2 days ago

Asian carp threaten the Great Lakes. Will calling them ‘copi’ help?

Illinois officials hope a new name for Asian carp, a prolific invasive species, will gut the fish’s numbers and reduce the threat it poses to the Great Lakes.

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2 days ago

Walmart expands health services to address racial inequality

Walmart is expanding health care coverage for employees who want to use a doula, a person trained to assist women during pregnancies, in an effort to address racial inequities in maternal care.

2 days ago

Raw material costs for electric vehicles have doubled during the pandemic

Raw material costs for electric vehicles more than doubled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report Wednesday by AlixPartners.

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3 days ago

Endangered Blanding’s turtles in Illinois face new threat from fungal disease

More fungal diseases could be appearing in wildlife because of climate change, deteriorating ecosystems, loss of habitat and declining diversity in certain populations.

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"Equity has not been enough": Illinois city issues reparations in hopes to close wealth gap

An Illinois city became the first in the U.S. to implement reparations in an effort to close the wealth gap.

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This is the latest Illinois has had a primary election since at least the Great Depression. What is voter turnout looking like?

The primary is June 28. Races for governor, all other statewide offices and Congress among those on the ballot.

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The future of the Illinois GOP: Primary may decide how far right it will go

Much of the party’s future direction will be determined by the Republican Party's nominee for governor.

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Illinois school districts review safety plans after Texas shooting

The Uvalde tragedy was a jarring reminder for state educators and law enforcement to update and enhance school safety plans.

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Trump and Pence, at center of House Jan. 6 insurrection hearings, coming to Illinois for separate events next week

Former President Donald Trump and his vice president, Mike Pence, are both due in Illinois next week for separate events. Trump will be campaigning for Downstate GOP U.S. Rep. Mary Miller.

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Blue Cross association moving headquarters to Aon Center

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, which has headquarters in Chicago, plans to move its offices around the block to the Aon Center

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Illinois paid out nearly $2 billion in federal funds for fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims, audit finds

Nearly $2 billion, more than half the money paid out by the state from a special pandemic unemployment fund, went to thieves making fraudulent claims, a state audit found

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Here’s how to get a Sam’s Club membership for just $8

Sam’s Club is offering an $8 membership deal that’s redeemable in-person at all Sam’s Club locations from June 17 through June 26.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Manteno veterans’ home

A COVID-19 outbreak at a state-run veterans’ home in Manteno was reported as the prevalence of the virus has steadily risen again throughout Illinois.

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Illinois craft marijuana growers can get back to work after judge lifts order that put industry on hold

llinois craft marijuana growers can get back to work after judge lifts order that brought put industry on hold.

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Heat wave keeps Midwest and South in its sticky grip

People are flocking to pools, beaches and cooling centers in a swath of the Midwest and South spanning from northern Florida to the Great Lakes, as a heat wave pushed temperatures into the 90s and beyond and may have caused the deaths of at least two people in the Milwaukee area.

Caterpillar and Boeing Show Headquarters Don’t Matter

For a growing number of US manufacturing companies, where the home office is situated is increasingly irrelevant.

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Daywatch: After recent deaths, Chicagoans want safer roads for pedestrians

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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Illinois schools urged to resume COVID-19 saliva screenings in the fall

Schools interested in renewing with SHIELD or beginning a partnership should sign up by July 15 to guarantee testing on the first day of school, IDPH officials said.

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Caterpillar moving its headquarters to Texas from Illinois

Construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar says it's packing up its headquarters from its longtime home state of Illinois and heading to Texas.

Wholesale prices rose 10.8% in May, near a record annual pace

Wholesale prices rose at a brisk pace in May as inflation pressures mounted on the U.S. economy, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. The data is significant in that prices at the wholesale level feed through to consumer prices, which are running at their highest levels since December 1981. For wholesale prices, energy made up much of the May gains. The index for final demand energy rose 5% on the month, part of a 1.4% surge in final demand goods. The services index advanced 0.4%, with transportation and warehousing services responsible for more than half the gain.

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Lurie Children’s Hospital named best children’s hospital in Illinois, though it again misses top 10 nationwide

Lurie Children’s Hospital is the No. 1 children’s hospital in Illinois, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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Severe thunderstorms, 75 mph winds could hit Chicago before heat wave brings record temps

Heat-indices will hit 105-degrees this week, and severe thunderstorms, large hail and a brief tornado are possible Monday, the National Weather Service said.

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If Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, it could offer surprising benefit to Illinois: More corporate offices

State and city officials say reversing Roe v. Wade could help attract businesses

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Smithfield Foods to shutter California meat-packing plant

Meat-packing giant Smithfield Foods says it will close its only California plant next year, citing the escalating cost of doing business in the state.

Illinois set to more than double number of marijuana shops after getting court clearance

The action comes after courts lifted bans on issuing the licenses while litigation continues.

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Bill aimed at addressing shortage of mental health providers and rewarding employers who hire people in recovery signed into law by Pritzker

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a sweeping mental health bill aimed at addressing a shortage of health care workers.

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 12, 2022: Kinzinger, Peterson, Densley, El-Erian

Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Dr. Jillian Peterson, Dr. James Densley of The Violence Project and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

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GOP candidates for secretary of state offer contrasting messages in bid for a post their party hasn’t held for more than two decades

Dan Brady and John Milhiser offer voters contrasting pitches on why they’re the right person to become Illinois' first Republican secretary of state in 23 years.

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Want to vote early? Here’s where to cast your ballot in Chicago and the suburbs before June 28.

Use this map and searchable listings to find where to vote before the primary election.

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State Democrats launching unification campaign for the November general election

The organized effort is another example of Illinois Democratic Party changes following the departure of longtime chairman Michael Madigan.

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Daywatch: Your guide to Primary Day in Illinois

Good morning, Chicago. Primary Day in Illinois is a little more than three weeks away and early voting is underway.

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A look at how gas prices in Illinois compare to other states

Hitting the road this summer? Here’s how gas prices in Illinois compare to neighboring states.

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2022 Illinois election: See how all the candidates answered our questions — plus who the Tribune Editorial Board endorsed

To inform voters and to help the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board make endorsements, the board posed a series of questions to the candidates.

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2022 Illinois election: See how candidates for Secretary of State answered our questions — plus who the Tribune Editorial Board endorsed

To help readers before they cast their ballots, we posed a series of questions to the candidates. See their answers here.

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Walmart to open high-tech fulfillment centers to ship online orders faster

The retailer is building four warehouses with automated systems that it says will help it pack and ship items to customers more quickly.

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Illinois announces first probable monkeypox case

Illinois announced its first probable case of monkeypox on Thursday — one of a small, but growing number of cases across the country.

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WEB: All 50 states have finished their congressional maps - what do they say about the 2022 election?

While some maps could change after 2022, the lines used for U.S. House races have been finalized for November.

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All 50 states have finished their congressional maps - what do they say about the 2022 election?

While some maps could change after 2022, the lines used for U.S. House races have been finalized for November.

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Amazon is 'obstructing' probe into deadly warehouse collapse, House committee says

Amazon has failed to cooperate with an investigation into its handling of a deadly warehouse collapse, the House Oversight Committee said Thursday.

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New maps create challenge for women seeking reelection

For some female incumbents running for reelection in Congress this year, holding their seats comes with a new challenge.

Here's how abortion clinics are preparing for Roe to fall

Reproductive rights advocates are planning to open new abortion clinics or expand the capacity of existing ones in states without restrictive abortion laws.

Face-scanner Clearview agrees to limits in court settlement

Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has agreed to restrict the use of its massive collection of face images to settle allegations that it collected people’s photos without their consent.

Illinois family finds preserved McDonald’s food from over half a century ago in home’s wall

A northern Illinois family who were renovating their home this month unearthed a bag of french fries that had apparently been sitting inside a wall for more than 60 years.

Jury deliberates in Illinois guards' trial in fatal beating

Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys offered starkly different explanations Friday for the fatal beating of an Illinois prison inmate four years ago in closing arguments before a jury began deliberating in the trial of two former correctional officers.

Dairy Queen has 75-cent ice cream cones for a limited time, y’all

Dairy Queen is celebrating its 75th anniversary with 75-cent ice cream cones.

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Houston Cougars remain confident on eve of Sweet 16 date with Arizona

The UH Cougars are in San Antonio preparing for their Sweet 16 date with #1 Seeded Arizona.

AP source: Chattanooga’s Paris to coach South Carolina

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says South Carolina and Chattanooga’s Lamont Paris have reached a five-year deal for him to become the next men’s basketball coach.

Moore scores 21, Houston hammers Illinois to make Sweet 16

Taze Moore scored 21 points, Jamal Shead added 18 and Houston, a Final Four team last season, advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament with a 68-53 win over Illinois.

SWEET 16 BOUND! Houston defeats Illinois to advance in NCAA tournament

The University of Houston men’s basketball team is once again moving on to the Sweet 16, now making it three straight trips.

🔒 What to expect as Houston advances to 2nd round in NCAA matchup against Illinois

The Houston Cougars are ready to face Illinois during the 2nd round of NCAA college basketball tournament.

Now that NCAA brackets are out, here’s what you should know

We finally have a March featuring NCAA Tournament games with no crowd restrictions at sites across the country.

Badgers' Johnny Davis, Greg Gard take AP Big Ten top honors

Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis is The Associated Press player of the year in the Big Ten Conference and the Badgers’ Greg Gard is coach of the year.

Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT

Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88.

Social workers' field safety remains concern after killing

Illinois officials are seeking answers after the killing last week of a state child welfare worker during a home visit — the second such tragedy to occur in less than five years.

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Rep. Bobby Rush formally announces he won't seek reelection

Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois has formally announced he won't seek a 16th term in the U.S. House.

Democratic AGs continue fight seeking recognition of ERA

Three Democratic attorneys general are seeking to overturn the dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to force the federal government to recognize Virginia’s 2020 vote to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and add it to the Constitution.

Arizona Bowl off, Boise State pulls out with COVID issues

The Arizona Bowl has been canceled after Boise State pulled out and shut down all team activities due to COVID-19 issues.

74 dead, more than 100 still unaccounted for in Kentucky tornado disaster

Kentucky's governor says at least 74 people were killed in the state during a devastating cluster of tornadoes.

Crews search rubble after 6 die at Illinois Amazon facility

Search efforts at an Amazon facility in Illinois where at least six people were killed in a tornado are expected to take several days.

Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

Kentucky's governor says tornadoes may have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100.

Illini's Cockburn to sit 3 games for selling items too early

The NCAA has suspended Illinois center Kofi Cockburn for the first three games of the season because he sold apparel and memorabilia before new regulations that allow athletes to participate in money-making ventures went into effect.

Timme, Juzan, Cockburn headline AP preseason All-Americans

Drew Timme of Gonzaga is the lone unanimous selection on The Associated Press preseason All-America team.

Illinois stuns No. 7 Penn State 20-18 in NCAA's 1st 9OT game

Casey Washington caught a 2-point conversion pass from Brandon Peters to end the first nine-overtime game in NCAA history and lift Illinois over No. 7 Penn State 20-18.

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5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Oct. 13

Here are things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 13:

Celebrations erupt on social media after Houston Astros win a division title for the fifth consecutive year

With an afternoon game, there were certainly people glued to TVs, phones, and websites at work and at home watching the Astros secure a spot in the American League Championship Series for an impressive fifth year in a row. Within moments of the win against the White Sox, posts of congratulations and celebrations went up on social media.

ASTROS WIN THE ALDS: Houston defeats Chicago 10-1 to advance to American League Championship Series

The Houston Astros dominated the Chicago White Sox 10-1 in Game 4 of the American League Division Series to win the ALDS 3-1 and advance to the next round.

Opponents of Texas ban on most abortions expand challenges

Opponents of a new Texas ban on most abortions have asked a federal judge in Illinois to declare the law unconstitutional.

US woman in Bali 'suitcase murder' to be released Oct. 29

A Chicago woman convicted of assisting her boyfriend in her mother’s murder and stuffing the body in a suitcase on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali in 2014 is being released early from a 10-year prison sentence.

In redistricting, big say for big cities in DC power balance

As political muscle goes, big doesn’t automatically translate to power.

Vaccinated woman’s family blames her death on the unvaccinated in her obituary

An Illinois woman's family has blamed her death on the nation's unvaccinated in her obituary.

Ex-House speaker settles child sexual abuse payments suit

Lawyers say once powerful former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and a man who accused him of child sexual abuse have reached a tentative out-of-court settlement over Hastert’s refusal to pay $1.8 million in exchange for his silence.

Study: State worker pension systems in best shape since 2008

A new study finds pension systems for state government workers are in their best shape since the Great Recession.

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Jobless Americans will have few options as benefits expire

Two critical jobless benefit programs have expired, leaving only a handful of economic options for millions who are still financially impacted by the year-and-a-half-old coronavirus pandemic.

Fans head back to stadiums, some with vax cards and masks

Fans headed back into stadiums for the start of college football season.

Illinois requires educators, health workers to get vaccine

Illinois will require all educators from kindergarten through college and health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines or submit to weekly testing.

Illinois sees record pot sales, with boost from Lollapalooza

Illinois dispensaries sold a record $127.8 million in recreational marijuana in July, with a big boost coming from out-of-state fans who converged on Chicago for the Lollapalooza music festival.

Caterpillar 2Q revenue up on higher equipment demand

Caterpillar’s revenue climbed in the second quarter as the machinery company experienced increased demand for its equipment and dealer inventories improved.

Health care for older immigrants sees momentum among states

Illinois is leading a handful of Democratic-run states in extending health insurance coverage to adult immigrants living in the country illegally, including seniors.

Zach Johnson tests positive, list of British Open WDs grows

Zach Johnson is the latest player out of the British Open.

Biden: What's good for families can also be good for economy

President Joe Biden says that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.

US jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession.

The Latest: Illinois lifting capacity limits for businesses

Illinois is lifting all capacity limits on bars, restaurants, businesses and other venues Friday, nearly 15 months after the first stay-at-home order during the coronavirus pandemic.

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