Biden tackles hidden 'junk fees'
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President Joe Biden is going after those hidden fees that you pay on everything --- from hotels to concerts.

GOP rolls out student loan plan as Biden?s $400 billion handout faces Supreme Court test
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Senate Republicans on Wednesday rolled out a new plan to address rising student debt and the soaring cost of college just as President Joe Biden?s $400 billion student loan handout is expected to be struck down in the Supreme Court.

Chicago's federal consent decree on police reform falls short of expectations, city leaders say

The federal consent decree was supposed to fundamentally reform the way police work in Chicago. But five years into the decree, forcing change on the Chicago Police Department has proved to be a lot slower and tougher than anybody expected.

Trump hops back on campaign trail hours after first court appearance
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Former President Donald Trump was slamming federal prosecutors right after his first appearance in court. Experts say the nature of the evidence involved in Trump's indictment could drag out the legal battle since his attorneys will require security clearance.

Trump unloads after pleading not guilty to 37 felony counts
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Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he hoarded classified documents detailing sensitive military secrets and schemed to thwart government efforts to get them back.

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he hoarded classified documents detailing sensitive military secrets and schemed to thwart government efforts to get them back.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees

The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago police union pushes for same parental leave as CPS employees
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The union representing Chicago police officers is demanding that law enforcement personnel be granted the same amount of parental leave as employees of Chicago Public Schools.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.

Chicago honors 156 new CPS resident teachers
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joined Chicago Teachers Union president Stacy Davis Gates on Monday in honoring 156 newly inducted resident teachers.

Chicago-St. Louis Amtrak travel getting upgraded from 90 mph to 110 mph

Amtrak travel between Chicago and St. Louis is about to get 15 minutes quicker thanks to a high-speed rail project allowing trains to reach speeds of 110 mph, Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday.

Johnson congratulates newest firefighter-EMTs and paramedics at graduation ceremony

Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with several city leaders, attended a ceremony at the Arie Crown Theater on Monday to congratulate the newest graduating class of firefighter-EMTs and paramedics.

Johnson congratulates newest firefighter-EMTs and paramedics at graduation ceremony
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Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with several city leaders, attended a ceremony at the Arie Crown Theater on Monday to congratulate the newest graduating class of firefighter-EMTs and paramedics.

Illinois becomes first state to ban book bans, protecting Library Bill of Rights

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Monday allowing the state to cut off funding for local libraries that do not honor a “Library Bill of Rights.”

Illinois becomes first state to ban book bans
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a new law Monday allowing the state to cut off funding for local libraries that do not honor a library bill of rights.

Trump, supporters mount attacks on criminal case as history-making court appearance approaches

The Justice Department’s first prosecution of a former president concerns conduct that prosecutors say jeopardized national security and involves Espionage Act charges carrying the threat of a prison sentence if there's a conviction.