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Published on May 31, 2025

Medication abortion to be added on college campuses passes IL Senate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill to add medication abortion and contraceptives to Illinois college campuses passed the state Senate on Friday. The plan would require universities to have a licensed healthcare official to hand out these medications to …

Source: Wand - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

'Put it on a bumper sticker': Senator's viral remark seen as a 'golden gift to Democrats'

Following Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) comment at a town hall that “we are all going to die,” Democratic lawmakers and strategists sharply criticized the Republican Party and recent Medicaid cuts. The remark came during a town hall on Friday in Iowa, after a …

Source: AlterNet - Left-wing
Published on May 30, 2025

WBEZ’s Weekly News Recap, May 30, 2025: Illinois budget battle, former gang leader pardoned

Illinois legislators are tackling unfinished business before the end of the spring legislative session. President Trump pardons a former Chicago gang leader. Navy Pier gets a new marina. Reset breaks down these stories and much more with a panel of …

Source: WBEZ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 30, 2025

Illinois Senate to vote on bill limiting how far hospitals can transfer sexual assault victims

As the final hours of the legislative sessions tick away, Illinois lawmakers are expected to vote on a measure that would limit how far away hospitals can transfer rape victims, an issue NBC 5 Investigates first reported on last fall. Illinois' current …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

With the rising costs of health care, Illinois pushes bill to lower prescription costs and protect patients

The Illinois Senate has passed a pair of bills that are intended lower prescription drug costs for patients and maintain their access to the medications. The key bill called the Prescription Drug Affordability Act would target Pharmacy Benefit Managers [ …

Source: WSIU - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

Illinois Senate to vote on bill limiting how far hospitals can transfer sexual assault victims

As the final hours of the legislative sessions tick away, Illinois lawmakers are expected to vote on a measure that would limit how far away hospitals can transfer rape victims, an issue NBC 5 Investigates first reported on last fall. Illinois' current …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Trump administration releases list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ in Illinois

The Department of Homeland Security has released a list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” that includes seven cities and 96 counties in Illinois that the Trump administration views as obstructing immigration enforcement as it attempts to increase pressure on …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on May 30, 2025

Tort reform group: Last minute change to SB26 would drive business from Illinois

(The Center Square) – A group that advocates against lawsuit abuse is warning that last-minute changes made to an unrelated bill working its way through the Illinois legislature in its final hours of legislative session would open businesses up to lawsuits …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

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Published on May 30, 2025

Legislation to End Felony-Based Discrimination in Illinois Insurance

Big moment in Illinois politics. The Senate is gearing up to decide on House Bill 2425. What’s the deal? It’s a push to make life insurance policies fairer. Specifically, final expense ones. The bill’s backer? State Senator Adriane Johnson. Her plan is …

Source: Live Insurance News - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

SB 1784 moves to Senate for final approval aimed at reducing court burdens in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois House of Representatives has approved SB 1784, a bill designed to streamline the state's record-sealing process for misdemeanors and low-level felony offenses. The legislation aims to assist individuals who meet …

Source: WRSP - Illinois - Center-right
Published on May 30, 2025

Illinois lawmakers advance ‘no content’ budget legislation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois lawmakers are advancing budget legislation without disclosing what the budget will include. Illinois Senate President Don Harmon said Thursday night that his chamber received a House bill with an appropriations title. “ …

Source: KWQC - Iowa - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

What Illinois’ New Gun Law Means for Families and Owners

Illinois lawmakers just passed a new bill that could change the way firearms are stored in homes across the state. Here's what Senate Bill 8 means for gun owners, families, and anyone concerned about safety. Illinois Set to Expand Gun Storage …

Source: 103.1 KFIL - Minnesota - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

VIOLET JOHNICKER and G. JOSEPH MITCHELL Guest Columnists: Trump's cuts will make our communities less safe; Illinois ...

President Donald Trump and the Republican Party appear committed to making us less safe. The Trump administration has cut at least $811 million in funding that supported domestic violence victims, community violence intervention, system-involved kids, and …

Source: Effingham Daily News - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

Paris on Politics: Chicago’s population grows, but will lawmakers invest in public transit?

On this episode of "Paris on Politics," host Paris Schutz breaks down new census data showing that the city of Chicago is growing. Then, how will lawmakers pay for a massive bailout of the CTA, Pace, and Metra? We check in with state legislators. …

Source: FOX 32 Chicago - Illinois - Right-wing
Published on May 30, 2025

Larry Hoover, Robert Crimo III have Illinois prison sentences to serve — but where?

Gangster Disciples co-founder Larry Hoover has disappeared — on paper, at least. And he’s not the only one. Hoover and Highland Park parade shooter Robert Crimo III — two of Illinois’ most high-profile prisoners — cannot be found on any prison roll across …

Source: Chicago Sun Times - Illinois - Center-left
Published on May 30, 2025

Former Pirates president Mark Sauer, who called for changes to baseball's inequities, dies at 78

Mark Sauer transformed from an executive for three major sports franchises, including the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1990s, to become a passionate advocate for educational equality in retirement. Sauer died May 22 in Delray Beach, Fla.. He was 78. After …

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 30, 2025

Clean Slate Act: IL House passes bill to automatically seal nonviolent felony records, sends plan to Senate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — The Illinois House passed a monumental plan Friday to automatically seal records for people convicted of nonviolent felonies. Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth celebrates the House passage of the Clean Slate Act on May 30, 2025. Felony …

Source: Wand - Illinois - Pending
Published on May 30, 2025

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/28)

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears “Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a substantial gap …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

Musk explains his black eye at White House event

(MENAFN) Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, drew attention when he appeared at the White House on Friday sporting a noticeable black eye during a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump. The event marked Musk’s resignation from his leadership …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 07:14 GMT

German Foreign Minister Says Defeating Russia is Impossible

(MENAFN) From the outset of the conflict in Ukraine, it has been evident that Russia cannot be overcome, especially given its position as a nuclear power, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in an interview with a newspaper. Western …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 07:14 GMT

Musk Appears with Black Eye at White House

(MENAFN) Elon Musk, the high-profile leader of Tesla and SpaceX, drew considerable attention during a press briefing at the Oval Office on Friday, where he appeared alongside U.S. Leader Donald Trump sporting what looked like a bruised eye. The conference …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

President Julius Maada Bio Champions Africa’s Call for UN Security Council Reform at Oxford Union

President Bio calls for Africa’s permanent seats on UN Security Council in keynote at Oxford Union, urging global support for equitable reform. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President Dr. …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

Macron issues threat to China with NATO enlargement

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has warned China that it must prevent its ally, North Korea, from deploying troops in Europe—specifically in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict—or risk a greater NATO presence in Asia. Speaking at the …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 06:14 GMT

Ukraine Secures Access to NATO Combat Software

(MENAFN) Ukraine has finalized a licensing agreement granting it access to NATO’s proprietary Command and Reporting Center (CRC) System Interface software, a move that significantly enhances interoperability between Ukrainian and alliance aircraft, …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

Mexico’s President Calls for Vote in Unprecedented Public Judicial Election

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on citizens to engage actively in Sunday’s unprecedented judicial election, marking the first occasion where the public will directly choose federal judiciary members. Sheinbaum described the …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 06:14 GMT

Erdogan Holds Talks with Bulgarian, Somali Presidents

(MENAFN) Turkish Leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in individual phone conversations on Saturday with the Presidents of Bulgaria and Somalia, focusing on bilateral ties, as well as regional and international concerns. These discussions aimed to enhance …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

President Julius Maada Bio Champions Africa’s Call for UN Security Council Reform at Oxford Union

President Bio calls for Africa’s permanent seats on UN Security Council in keynote at Oxford Union, urging global support for equitable reform. OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Leone’s President Dr. …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 04:50 GMT

New Release: 3rd ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’

Data Foundation Releases Third ‘Evidence Capacity Pulse Report’ Monitoring Ongoing Changes to Federal Data Infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today released its third " …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 14:16 GMT

USW: Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum are a direct attack on Canadian jobs — Ottawa must act now

TORONTO, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United Steelworkers union (USW) is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on both steel and aluminum to 50% is a devastating blow to Canada’s industries and the hundreds of …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 14:16 GMT

Les tarifs de 50 % imposés par Trump sur l'acier et l'aluminium sont une attaque directe contre les emplois canadiens et ...

TORONTO, 31 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Syndicat des Métallos prévient que la décision du Président américain Donald Trump de doubler à 50% les tarifs sur l'acier et l'aluminium est un coup dévastateur pour les industries canadiennes et les …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 13:22 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 19 of President Trump’s American Leadership

Washington, DC, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/31/week-19-of-president-trumps-american-leadership/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article on …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Investors Mobilize to ‘Free Linqto’ Amid Concerns of Mismanagement

LAS VEGAS, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Concerned customers of the investment platform Linqto have joined together to demand answers from the tech company’s new management, which has suspended operations and frozen users’ accounts since February of …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:17 GMT

New Edition of Brian Oglesby’s Bold Book Sparks National Dialogue on Race, Politics, and Policy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author, retired military officer, and cultural commentator Brian Oglesby has released a new, expanded edition of his provocative and widely discussed book, Progressives, Leftists, …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV receives his first Palestinian and Israeli Peace Leaders, affirms support for civil society

Vatican receives peace entrepreneurs Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, marks first formal welcome by Pope of representatives from Israeli-Palestinian peace movement VATICAN CITY, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, May 30, His Holiness …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 16:34 GMT

New Capital Project Toolkit Helps Towns and Schools Avoid Project Failure, Win Community Support, and Deliver Results

A first of its kind toolkit helps municipal leaders and school boards win community trust, pass referendums, and deliver capital projects. CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the country, school boards and municipalities …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 14:26 GMT

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 12:38 GMT

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat

To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 19:39 GMT

Texas Hemp Industry Urges Governor Abbott to Veto SB 3 in Emergency Press Conference

Farmers, Veterans, Small Business Owners and Hemp Advocates to Speak Out Against Bill’s Threat to Jobs, Economic Growth and Freedom of Choice Over 100,000 Petition Signatures and Thousands of Handwritten Letters Expected to be Delivered to Governor’s …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

Deepening Pakistan’s enduring civil-military imbalance

The iron grip of Pakistan’s military establishment upon the nation’s political system endures as the most potent force shaping its governance. The elevation of Gen. Asim Munir to the rank of field marshal, announced on May 20, is a thunderous declaration …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:44 GMT

MENA: UAE’s Landmark Climate Law Takes Effect, Marking A Bold Leap Toward Regional Climate Leadership

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects officially comes into force on May 30, 2025, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:24 GMT

EBC Financial Group：フランスとの100億ドルの協定と米国との協力強化によるベトナムの戦略的台頭

ベトナムとフランスの100億ドルの取引や米国との関係深化は目立つトピックである見出しではなく、アジアにおける貿易の流れと投資家心理の変化を示唆しています。 VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ベトナムは、多極化した世界市場で、地政学的・経済的な架け橋としての地位を急速に築き上げています。5月26日、フランスのエマニュエル・マクロン大統領のハノイ国賓訪問中、両国は航空、エネルギー、インフラ、医薬品分野において100 …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:24 GMT

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:24 GMT

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 06:23 GMT

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic the 4 Pillars of the Congo DRC Trade Policy

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic Trade Policy Focused on Diversification, Business Climate Reform, Export Promotion, and Economic Integration HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold and forward- …

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