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nation-world
  • by david hall
The Supreme Court upholds a gun control law intended to protect domestic violence victims

The justices ruled 8-1 Friday in favor of a 1994 ban on firearms for people under restraining orders to stay away from their spouses or partners.

2024-democratic-national-convention
  • by david hall
In bid for young voters, Democrats offer social media influencers access to August convention

It’s part of a critical voter outreach plan in place since President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign and extended into the halls of the White House — as Biden combats Donald Trump and his army of online supporters.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Sex dungeon on Near West Side has gotten property tax breaks for decades

The Chicago Illusions building gets a tax break because it has two apartments — even though it appears those units are used as part of the business.

politics
  • by david hall
Illinois a blue haven for gender-affirming care, but LGBTQ+ advocates say housing, safety still a concern

Two measures to further protect transgender people are awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature. But advocates say there’s more the state can do to help the LGBTQ+ community.