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Survivors’ lawyers say Illinois has one of nation’s worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

Politics · Chicago

Survivors’ lawyers say Illinois has one of nation’s worst records on sex abuse in juvenile detention

57% Center coverage: 49 sources

CUBS POSTCAST: Seiya Suzuki Stays HOT with a 3 Run Blast & the Chicago Cubs WIN 4-1 over the Red Sox

Boston Red Sox · Chicago

CUBS POSTCAST: Seiya Suzuki Stays HOT with a 3 Run Blast & the Chicago Cubs WIN 4-1 over the Red Sox

49% Left coverage: 35 sources

The Chicago Cubs win 4-1 thanks to a 3R HR from Seiya Suzuki and another really good day from Colin Rea and the Cubs bullpen.See the Story

NASCAR Says No Chicago Street Race Next Year, but It Could Return in 2027

Nascar · Chicago

NASCAR Says No Chicago Street Race Next Year, but It Could Return in 2027

47% Center coverage: 34 sources

CHICAGO (AP) — NASCAR is pressing pause on its Chicago Street Race, answering at least one major question about its schedule for next season. NASCAR raced on a street course in downtown Chicago on the first weekend in July each of the last three years. But it had a three-year contract with the city, leaving the future of the event in question. Writing to Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday, race president Julie Giese said the plan is to explore the …See the Story

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Chicago shootings: At least 55 people shot, 8 fatally, in 4th of July weekend gun violence, CPD says

Low coverage from Left Sources

Chicago shootings: At least 55 people shot, 8 fatally, in 4th of July weekend gun violence, CPD says

Protera Earns Microsoft Azure Expert MSP Certification

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

CHICAGO, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Protera, a technology partner focused on cloud transformations and managed services, today announced it has attained the Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) certification. This designation validates Protera's diversified technical expertise, proven project…Microsoft · Chicago See the Story

‘Good Trouble’ Protest Again Draws Hundreds in Traditionally Red McHenry County

59% Center coverage: 22 sources

More than 1,000 people lined up along Route 14 in Crystal Lake Thursday evening in another protest against recent actions of the administration of President Donald Trump.Donald Trump · Chicago See the Story

Jazz Finish Summer League with 105-92 Loss to Bulls

Coverage: 2 sources

Cody Williams led all scorers with 26 points.Utah Jazz · Chicago See the Story

The American College of Surgeons Advances New Clinical Data Strategy to Improve Surgical Care for Patients

Coverage: 2 sources

/PRNewswire/ -- Long recognized as a leader in the use of rigorously collected clinical data to improve surgical patient care, the American College of Surgeons...Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Alleged squatters move next-door to IL state rep. in Chicago: 'Going to be calling the governor'

Coverage: 2 sources

Alleged squatters have moved next-door to Illinois state Rep. Marcus Evans in Avalon Park, Chicago. He said he's going to call the governor.Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Study: Education still pays, but barriers to upward mobility persist in Illinois

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

A new study suggests that the American Dream is still more elusive for some people in Illinois than for others, and that the pathway up the economic ladder is not easily scaled.Illinois · Illinois See the Story

Lara Williams: Stop Playing Whac-a-Mole with Forever Chemicals

Coverage: 2 sources

The more you learn about PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — the worse it gets. Though improvements in monitoring and remediation techniques are welcome, what the world needs first and foremost is a universal ban on the chemicals. In…EPA · Oswego See the Story

MLB Expanded Pitching Comparison

100% Left coverage: 3 sources

For Games of Saturday, July 19Champaign · Champaign See the Story

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