Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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education
  • by david hall
Illinois State Board of Education rebuffs Trump administration demand to reject DEI in schools

The Education Department said states risk federal funding if they don’t end DEI programs the feds deem illegal. Illinois said it already pledges to comply with anti-discrimination laws.

transportation
  • by david hall
CTA expanding gun-detecting camera surveillance program

The CTA's board of directors on Wednesday approved a contract extension with ZeroEyes worth $1.2 million to expand the technology to 1,500 cameras through the summer of 2026.

money
  • by david hall
Wall Street's euphoria sends US stocks to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffs

China was a huge exception, with Trump saying tariffs are going up to 125% against its products. That raises the possibility of more swings ahead that could stun financial markets.

entertainment-and-culture
  • by david hall
Riot Fest 3-year deal to remain in Douglass Park approved by Chicago Park District

The new permit will help generate more than $3 million for the Park District, but critics are already voicing concerns.