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U.S. Supreme Court justices lean toward insurers on $12 billion Obamacare claims — Reuters
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U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared sympathetic to claims made by health insurers seeking $12 billion from the federal government under a program set up by the Obamacare law aimed at encou...
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Chicago cop given 18 months in prison for leaking information on crash victims to attorney service
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A veteran Chicago police officer was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday in federal court for pocketing about $10,000 in bribes in return for leaking information about car crash victims to the own...www.businessinsider.com/amazon-not-legally-responsible-for-delivery-related-deaths-contract-drive...
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A new The New York Times and ProPublica investigation sheds light on Amazon's network of contract delivery drivers, and what happens when crisis hits.www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161215/little-village/kim-foxx-raises-bar-for-retail-theft-felonies/
Shoplifting Under $1,000 Will No Longer Be A Felony, Kim Foxx Says
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Accused shoplifters will now be charged with misdemeanors if the theft is under $1,000.That will really be good for small businesses, eh? This is sickening.
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Supreme Court to allow Sandy Hook families to sue gun-maker over victims’ deaths
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday a survivor and relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting can pursue their lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill ...Terrible decision. Should GM be responsible for drunk drivers?
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Local Legislators Plan To Meet Over Pedestrian Fatalities On Touhy | Journal & Topics Media Group
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Last week, the second pedestrian in less than a year died while attempting to cross a busy stretch of Touhy Avenue on Des Plaines' far south side. "We're going to have a joint meeting,&...We still think we are some of the best no matter how big the numbers!
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By end of the week, there will be more than 96,000 lawyers in Illinois
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CPS student athletes will not be able to compete in playoffs during the Chicago teachers strike, a judge ruled Friday evening.wgntv.com/2019/10/21/cps-athletes-losing-in-teachers-strike/
State rules ban CPS athletes from participating in playoffs during teachers’ strike
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CHICAGO-- The teachers' strike may end up shutting down the season for many of the city's student-athletes. They're in danger of missing payoffs because of state rules banning players f...Bull it's for the teachers.....I agree that counselors and nurses should be in all schools but sorry 16%raises and they can't teach 30 to 34 kids in a class sorry sell stupid someplace else
They should fire all them , I’m sure you can find plenty of willing people to take those good paying jobs, with weekends/ summers and holidays off and benefits.
This makes me so sad. But it is “for the kids!” Negotiate while teaching.
"Its for the children"
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95% of tested baby foods in the US contain toxic metals, report says
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Toxic heavy metals damaging to your baby's brain development are likely in the baby food you are feeding your infant, according to a new investigation published Thursday. Tests of 168 baby foods ...Park Ridge police are investigating a crash with injuries on Greenwood Avenue at Arthur Street, south of Talcott. Check back for updates when we get them.
Vape suits. www.nytimes.com/2019/10/07/us/juul-vaping-schools.html
Juul Is Sued by School Districts That Say Vaping Is a Dangerous Drain on Their Resources
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The lawsuits accuse Juul of endangering students and forcing educators to divert time and money to fight an epidemic of nicotine addiction among teenagers.www.chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-sterigenics-ends-ethylene-oxide-operation-willowbrook-...
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Sterigenics cites unstable legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois in decision to end Willowbrook operation.wgntv.com/2019/09/26/us-vaping-illness-count-jumps-to-805-deaths-rise-to-12/
US vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 12
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NEW YORK — Hundreds more Americans have been reported to have a vaping-related breathing illness, and the death toll has risen to 12, health officials said Thursday. The Centers for Disease Cont...chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872505/pregnant-woman-struck-killed-semi-river-north
Woman struck, killed by semi in River North was pregnant
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Paramedics took her to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said. Neither police nor fire officials could confirm whether the unborn child survived.The one in the stripes is actually the other’s lawyer. wgntv.com/2019/09/10/internet-falls-in-love-with-two-toddlers-hugging-on-new-york-street/
Internet falls in love with two toddlers hugging on New York street
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NEW YORK — In New York City, a lesson in love and friendship — from two toddlers. A viral video captures 26-month-old Maxwell and 27-month-old Finnegan running to give each other a hug muc...abc7chicago.com/health/judge-could-rule-friday-on-whether-sterigenics-plant-can-reopen-/5519971/
Judge rules to allow Sterigenics plant to reopen despite emissions concerns
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Sterigenics remains closed, but the controversial Willowbrook plant could soon be back in business following a judge's ruling Friday.For free legal consultation call 312-445-0514
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