Monday, March 17, 2025

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politics
  • by david hall
Violence prevention programs to expand in 4 West Side neighborhoods as businesses near $100M funding goal

The neighborhoods are Austin, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park and Little Village, where about 20% of shootings occur citywide, according to city crime statistics.

metro-state
  • by david hall
Gunman near Dixon shot 3 deputies after barricading self in home with guns, body armor, pepper spray: officials

Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said the deputies were shot while responding to a report that someone inside the home was threatening to kill themselves or others. He said the suspect also was shot.

health
  • by david hall
Female doctors often provide better care for patients, but they're being 'chased out of medicine'

A team of researchers found that men and women who saw a female doctor were less likely to die and less likely to be readmitted to the hospital. Despite that, women in medicine still face barriers.

lgbtq
  • by david hall
New initiative to expand gender-affirming care across Illinois

The Illinois Department of Human Services announced Monday that the new Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program will provide organizations with comprehensive and medical care for transgender, gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ people.