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Jan. 6 committee announces surprise Tuesday hearing, offers few details

The announcement was shrouded in secrecy, with even committe staff kept out of the loop.
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Sam Gilliam, Abstract Artist of Drape Paintings, Dies at 88

18 hours ago | NY Times | 2 articles

A brilliant colorist, he hung his canvases from ceilings in great curves and loops, or pinned them, gathered, to walls, taking his medium into three dimensions.
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IL Primary Election: Chicago turnout low on final early voting day, DuPage Co. sees record numbers

19 hours ago | ABC

Some voters said the Supreme Court announcement overturning Roe v. Wade encouraged them to make their vote count.
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Chicago rally: Abortion rights supporters gather for 2nd day following ruling overturning Roe v Wade

2 days ago | ABC | 4 articles

Many abortion-rights advocates say they will continue until their demands are met
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Presumed monkeypox case reported in suburban Cook County, health officials say

2 days ago | ABC

Health officials said the case remains isolated and the person's close contacts are being identified by CCFPH.
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Illinois braces for influx of women seeking abortions as neighboring states move to ban it

3 days ago | ABC

Illinois planning for an influx of 20,000 to 30,000 women seeking legal abortions as all neighboring states, including Indiana, are poised to ban the procedure.
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Anti-abortion advocates rally in South Loop after Roe v. Wade overturned

3 days ago | WGN TV | 2 articles

CHICAGO - Anti-abortion advocates rallied in the South Loop hours after Roe v. Wade was overturned. On Friday afternoon, they came together at the Hilton Garden Inn, filled...
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Chicago abortion rights protest planned for Federal Plaza; anti-choice activists celebrate ruling

3 days ago | ABC | 2 articles

Abortion rights advocates have begun to gather in Federal Plaza for a Friday evening protest over the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, while anti-abortion...
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Newly-renovated Cassidy Theater hosting free screenings at Chicago Cultural Center

3 days ago | ABC

The Claudia Cassidy Theater, located on the second floor of the Chicago Cultural Center, has just unveiled its new look.
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Chicago Bears linebacker Matt Adams arrested on a misdemeanor weapons charge

3 days ago | Boston Herald | 2 articles

Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested Thursday night in Chicago on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful firearm possession, according to police. He also was cited for having...
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At least 800 more flights were canceled Monday after a chaotic travel weekend

Though airlines received $54 billion in federal assistance during COVID's peak to avoid involuntary layoffs, they now have fewer employees than before the pandemic - especially... Read more ...

Is innovation dead? These real estate disruptors say no

Innovation. Innovation, innovation, innovation. Did you feel that? As the word “innovation” has migrated from Silicon Valley into marketing materials worldwide, it may have... Read more ...

Video of John Eastman's Phone Being Confiscated by FBI Viewed 500K Times

Eastman has said the FBI's seizure of his phone was unlawful and called for federal agents to erase any data they may have taken. Read more ...

Michael Stenger's Death Before Jan. 6 Hearing Sparks Conspiracy Theories

Online users falsely claim the former Senate sergeant-at-arms was shot dead before he was due to testify to January 6 panel. Read more ...

What Michael Stenger Said About Jan. 6 'Professional Agitators'

Stenger, who has suddenly died, previously spoke with Homeland security about the Capitol riot in February, 2021. Read more ...

The Source of Ukraine's Resilience

How decentralized government brought the country together. Read more ...

Illinois Election Day: Republicans to pick nominee to face Gov. Pritzker

CHICAGO - Illinois Republicans on Tuesday will choose a nominee to take on Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker, a billionaire who has spent millions trying to get the rival he wants... Read more ...

Two adults burned in Bellevue house fire, investigators say

Two people suffered minor burns in a Tuesday morning house fire in Bellevue, investigators said. Read more ...

This app fixes a big macOS Monterey mistake for Apple

What you need to know A new app puts the source input flags back into your Mac's menu bar. Apple's macOS 12.4 update removed the flags, leaving just two-character country codes... Read more ...

It's primary day: These are the races to watch in New York

It's primary day - the first of two state primaries this year - and enrolled Democrats and Republicans will head to the polls to pick winners in key intraparty battles for... Read more ...