Attorneys for Jussie Smollett have begun arguments on why his conviction should be thrown out.
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Illinois Becomes First State to Pass Law Curtailing Race, History and LGBTQ Book Bans
Illinois has become the first state to legislate against the banning of books as conservatives look to suppress books dealing with race, history and LGBTQ topics.
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For The Love of Chicken: Former School Official Accused of Embezzling $1 Million Worth of Wings
Is chicken really worth going to jail over?
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Leaders to Commemorate Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at South Suburban College on Jan. 16
Commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Chantelle Porter Appointed First Black Female Judge In Illinois 18th Judicial Circuit
Congratulations, Chantelle Porter!
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Barack Obama Releases His List of Favorite Books, Music, and Movies from 2022
You can say what you’d like about the man’s political policies, but if there’s one thing we know about Barack Obama, it’s that he’s got great taste. Every year as we approach the holiday season, the country awaits the former…
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Cops Kill Unarmed Black Teen Car Passenger In Suburban Chicago Shooting
An unarmed Black teen was killed and his girlfriend was critically wounded in a police shooting Tuesday night in suburban Chicago that has prompted more questions than answers. Marcellis Stinnette, 19, died in the shooting in the Illinois city of…
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Coronavirus Or Voter Suppression? Unsanitary Polling Conditions And Low Turnout Reported
Source: Scott Olson / Getty Many government officials and health experts have warned against crowded places during the coronavirus pandemic, yet Illinois, Arizona and Florida still held their primary elections on Tuesday. The fact that elections proceeded in spite of…
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