- Protests and security will be present at the Democratic Convention in Chicago
- The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is finalizing a massive reorganization
- Planned Parenthood wants to expand abortion access
- Legislation allowing human trafficking victims to have their disciplinary records expunged has passed both Illinois chambers
- A Springfield police officer receives the Life Saving Award
Protests and security will be present at the Democratic Convention in Chicago | First Listen
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