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The state's economy continues to grow slowly, a measure to give abused and neglected children their own representation moving through the legislature, Governors State faculty will strike today, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against multiple companies that manufacture PFAS and legislation aims to require retailers to take cash for items under $750.

Stolen SNAP benefits will not be replaced, the governor hopes the new Illinois Grocery Initiative will help increase food access, Memorial Health and Illinois College team up to help relieve the nursing shortage, and Illinois may allow drones at public gatherings for security reasons.

The Illinois House Republicans' new leader bullish on the future, State Senator Steve McClure wants more public discussion on Safe-T Act, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says her party has to work with Republicans to pass bills

A plaque now highlights Barack Obama's presidential announcement at the Old State Capitol, Illinois lawmakers pass a measure to withdraw investments in Russian or Belarusian assets, some lawmakers supporting a measure to make some areas Tourism Improvement Districts and former WIU President Jack Thomas the subject of an investigation by the Ohio Attorney General.

Illinois lawmakers and business leaders strike a deal to pay back the state's unemployment insurance fund, McLean county has a plan for how to handle bond hearings when cash bail ends, Illinois likely to be passed over for leading the presidential election primary, and Springfield Clinic offering its own health plan.

Fans of the singer were upset when they noticed the physical copy of Cowboy Carter did not feature tracks available on streaming platforms. The album does however feature alternative artwork.

After years, Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" has been displaced from the top of retail stores' holiday music playlists. NPR investigates the news behind this startling development.

In it, Kish explores growing up in the Midwest, finding excellence in the kitchen, and how Bravo's "Top Chef" changed her life.

Our picks for the best albums out this week include an epic treatise on Americanism from Gary Clark Jr., the delicate and beautiful sounds of singer Julia Jacklin, Atlanta rapper Gunna and more.

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, marked the D-Day anniversary in Normandy this week. He spoke to NPR about the modernization of warfare and what AI might mean for the future.