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An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a measure to honor Charlie Kirk | First Listen

  • GOP Senator Neil Anderson wants to recognize September 10th as Charlie Kirk Day
  • Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says state lawmakers have no plans to change legislative maps
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  • Federal agents are ramping up immigration raids in Chicago
  • Communities across the country are grappling with "forever chemicals" in their drinking water
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