An extreme heat warning has been issued for Cook County from Saturday through Monday. Afternoon temperatures are predicted to be in the 90s. Coupled with high humidity, heat indices could reach 100-105°+ each day, according to the National Weather Service.

Politics

State Sen. Karina Villa, the chief Senate sponsor of the Safe Schools for All Act, speaks at a Latino Unity rally outside the Statehouse on May 7, 2025. (Peter Hancock / Capitol News Illinois)

Advocates Await Action on Bill Protecting Rights of Immigrant Students in Illinois

The “Safe Schools for All Act” passed both chambers of the General Assembly. It would prohibit schools from denying any child access to a free public education based on their actual or perceived immigration status, or that of their parents.

 

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