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Activists say President Trump is endangering the trans community and other top stories| First Listen

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  • President Trump has signed multiple executive orders taking aim at trans people
  • Some immigrant parents whose kids attend Chicago Public Schools are not taking their kids class
  • Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is directing the state not to hire anyone convicted of crimes connected to the U.S. Capitol attack on January 6
  • Illinois lawmakers are trying to once again rein in he cost of prescription medication
  • A proposal to raise the rate Ameren can charge natural gas customers
  • Illinois has announced more educational opportunities for state police officers
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