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Morning News: Monday, March 17, 2025 Mar 17, 2025

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A state lawsuit over a company’s publication of voters’ birthdates and home addresses is being settled. Illinois lawmakers consider a measure to legalize online gambling – meaning you’d legally be able to play poker on your phone for real money. Steppenwolf ensemble member Carrie Coon is intriguing audiences in this season of HBO’s White Lotus.

Rundown for Friday, March 14, 2025 Mar 14, 2025

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A wind advisory will be in effect later this afternoon and tonight for the Chicago area. The Soybean Innovation Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is closing. Plus, Chicago's chunky beaver has a name.

Morning News: Friday, March 14, 2025 Mar 14, 2025

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U.S. Department of Education layoffs put Illinois at risk of losing more than 3 billion in federal funding, Governor JB Pritzker warns. Chicago Board of Education members talk about the possibility of making a controversial pension payment. Cook County could lose more than $100 million dollars a year if the state ends a health insurance program for immigrants.

Rundown for Thursday, March 13, 2025 Mar 13, 2025

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Governor JB Pritzker is comparing the Trump administration’s sweeping layoffs within the Education Department to dismantling democracy. The first regional branch of the Chicago Public Library to open on the city’s South Side is celebrating 50 years in business. Plus, a total lunar eclipse could be visible from Chicago tonight.

Morning News: Thursday, March 13, 2025 Mar 13, 2025

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The latest round of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education may complicate the college financial aid application process, according to laid-off workers. The Chicago Board of Education holds a hearing today on amending the current year budget. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says gun reforms are needed in the wake of two recent shootings.

Rundown for Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025

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Farmers in Illinois are concerned about massive cuts targeting the scientists who provide weather forecasts and storm warnings. Some Illinois education leaders say President Donald Trump’s move to cut staffing at the Department of Education by half will have dire consequences. Plus, one of Chicago’s premiere theaters celebrates its 50th birthday next season.

Morning News: Wednesday March 12, 2025 Mar 12, 2025

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Eligible homeowners can now register for a chance to apply for a city program that would provide them with free roof and porch repairs. After a yearlong fight, one man earns his release from prison. New data from the state shows the Illinois teacher shortage is easing.

Rundown for Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Mar 11, 2025

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Students and faculty are calling on the University of Chicago to protect students from the Trump administration. Chicago’s summer jobs program is seeing yet another year of growth after a big pandemic-induced dip. Plus, Billy Corgan, of the Smashing Pumpkins, will stage a world premiere show at Lyric in November.

Morning News: Tuesday March 11, 2025 Mar 11, 2025

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is now allowing the public to see the infamous “gift room.” U.S. Representative Frank Mrvan says he does not support a government shutdown, but is also against deep cuts to Medicaid. A measure to regulate Illinois homeschooling is getting some pushback.

Afternoon News: Monday March 10, 2025 Mar 10, 2025

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A Chicago City Council committee gave initial approval to a $280,000 settlement stemming from a 2020 protest at the Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park. People who live in Illinois owe more than $63 billion in student loans and face multiple levels of uncertainty as the Trump administration strips away debt relief programs. The city of Gary, Indiana is demolishing several old housing structures to make way for new homes.

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