Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker signed a bill amending the state’s Child Labor Law that will allow teenagers over the age of 18 to take legal action against their parents if they were featured in monetized social media videos and not properly compensated.
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In First Public Comments, Biden Says He Plans to Visit Maui Soon as He Mourns Devastation from Wildfires
In his first comments on the disaster since late last week, Biden said he wanted to ensure a possible presidential visit wouldn’t impede recovery efforts.
Donald Trump, 18 Others Indicted For Efforts to Overturn Georgia 2020 Election Loss
The historic 41-count indictment unsealed Monday is the fourth criminal case that Trump is facing. All 19 co-defendants must surrender by Aug. 25 at noon, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis told reporters Monday after the indictment was released.
For First Time in US History, 3 Military Services Lack Senate-Confirmed Leaders
The promotions of more than 300 military officers are being stalled by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville in protest of Pentagon reproductive health policies.
Webb Telescope Captures Image of Most Distant Star Ever Seen
Earendel is so distant that the starlight glimpsed by the Webb telescope was emitted within the first billion years of the universe. The universe is estimated to be about 13.8 billion years old.
Abortion Rights Advocates Win Big in Ohio. What Does That Mean Nationally?
The results underscore the new political reality, one that’s been repeatedly demonstrated in both blue and red states: Since the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade last year, abortion rights are a major, driving force.
WeWork, Which Operates Coworking Spaces in Chicago, Says There’s ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Ability to Stay Open
The company currently lists nine Chicago location on its website, including a number in the West Loop and Near West Side, according to the WeWork website.
Cook County Commissioner, Elgin Woman Receive Successful Lung Transplants Even Though They Have Reversed Organs
All of the organs in Dennis Deer’s chest and abdomen — including his lungs — were flip-flopped in his body, with organs that should be on the right existing on the left and vice versa.
Putting 30,000 Out of Work, 99-Year-Old Yellow Trucking Company Winds Down Business
The bankruptcy filing comes more than a week after the trucking company halted operations, putting 30,000 people out of work. It warned in a lawsuit last month it was at risk of running out of the money it needed to continue to operate.
FDA Approves First Postpartum Depression Pill in the US
It’s estimated that each year in the U.S., more than 400,000 babies are born to mothers who are depressed. Without any treatment, postpartum depression can last for months or even years, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Owners of 90,000 Hyundai and Kia Vehicles Warned to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
The recall is just the latest in a long and large series of other fire-related recalls of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in the past few years for a number of reasons.
Who Are the Donald Trump Co-Conspirators in the 2020 Election Interference Indictment?
The charging documents repeatedly reference six of these co-conspirators, but as is common practice, their identities are withheld because they have not been charged with any crimes.
If Donald Trump Is Convicted, Could He Serve as President?
The newest criminal counts against Trump include: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.
Pee-wee Herman Star Paul Reubens Dead at 70
Paul Reubens, who found fame as the quirky man-child character Pee-wee Herman, has died, according to an announcement on his verified social media.
Multiple Police Dogs Died From Heat-Related Illness While Traveling From O’Hare Airport to Indiana
Along the way the air conditioner of the truck failed, causing the temperature to rise in the cargo area of the truck, according to the post. Temperatures in the Chicago area reached 92 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, the National Weather Service said.
Rescue Operation Underway to Save Coral Reefs in Florida Keys Amid Mass Bleaching Due to High Temperatures
Experts now say they expect “complete mortality” of the bleached reefs in just a week, and worry reefs at greater depths could face the same fate if the unprecedented ocean warmth continues to escalate.
The Rise of Gig Workers is Changing the Face of the US Economy
The last time the Bureau of Labor Statistics officially tracked workers with alternate job arrangements was 2017. But workplace experts say the number of gig workers is growing and their impact is being felt throughout the economy. It could even be distorting government economic data.
Children From Wealthiest Families More Than Twice as Likely to Attend Elite Universities, Study Finds
Children from families in the top 1% financially are more than twice as likely to attend an elite university than those from middle-class families with comparable SAT and ACT scores, a new study found.
Structural Racism May Contribute to Mass Shootings in Cities, New Study Says
Chicago had the greatest number of mass shootings in the study.
Chicago had the greatest number of mass shootings during that period with 141, which led to 97 deaths and 583 injuries. According to the study, Milwaukee had the highest segregation index.
Homicides in 30 US Cities Dropped by Nearly 10% in First Half of 2023 Compared to Last Year, Study Finds
In the 30 cities examined, homicides declined 9.4% in the first half of this year compared to the first half of last year, with about 200 fewer homicides in that period.
39-Day National Heat Wave Could Last Into August After Smashing More Than 2,300 Records
The long-term forecast looks bleak. The extreme heat could continue into August in some of the hardest-hit areas and even a brief glimmer of cooler hope for some parts of the country headed into the weekend will only mean new areas swelter as a heat dome slides west.
Widely Used Sweetener Aspartame Now Listed as Possible Cancer Cause, But Intake Guidelines Stay the Same
Aspartame is a popular artificial sweetener found in thousands of products like diet sodas and sugar-free gum. It’s considered one of the most studied food additives in existence.
Thanks to Viral Megatests, a ‘Cold’ May Not Be So Common Anymore
Experts say the tests can be a mixed blessing. You may be able to identify exactly which virus or viruses are making you sick. It may not do you or your doctor much good, however, since most viruses don’t have any specific treatments.
Jamie Foxx ‘Celebrating Summer’ in Chicago as He Is Spotted Publically for First Time Since April Hospitalization
The actor has been recovering since April, when he experienced an undisclosed medical complication, according to his daughter, Corinne Foxx. The star was in Atlanta filming at the time.
Northwestern Suspends Head Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald for 2 Weeks Following Hazing Investigation, Additional Action Possible
The investigation determined that Fitzgerald and other coaching staff members did not know about the hazing, but “there had been opportunities for them to discover and report the hazing conduct,” the university said in a news release.
Kentucky Couple ‘Furious’ That State Abortion Laws Meant They Couldn’t Hold Daughter to Say Goodbye
A clinic in Chicago performed the procedure
The family’s ordeal started in April, when Heather was nearly five months pregnant and they found out their daughter was missing a major part of the brain, a condition called anencephaly. They say their doctors told them she would either be stillborn or die very quickly after birth.
