President Biden’s document drama: Stick to the facts, Joe

Well, that was fun while it lasted.

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Illinois’ sweeping firearms ban faces first lawsuits, pushback from dozens of sheriffs

Only a week old, Illinois’ sweeping ban on high-powered firearms and large-capacity ammunition magazines is facing at least two legal challenges and pushback from dozens of county sheriffs who say they won’t uphold the law.

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Pritzker on global stage: People don’t want bipartisanship, they want things to get done

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is in Switzerland for the 2023 World Economic Forum to tout his agenda. Some back home say the governor should be more focused on the state’s issues.

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SNAP reductions coming; Secretary of State eyes modernization

While about half the country already has reduced the amount of pandemic-era federal food assistance offered in their state, Illinois is preparing for the change to take effect in March.

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Tom Brady 2023 landing spots: What’s next for Buccaneers QB, who’s unsure of NFL future after playoff exit

Tom Brady won’t be making another Super Bowl run this season, after he and the Buccaneers practically crawled to the finish line of a 31-14 loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. The defeat was the second-most lopsided in Brady’s 23-year career as an NFL quarterback, and marked just the fourth time the longtime Patriots star went one-and-done in the tournament. Now what?

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2023 NFL playoff schedule, bracket: Dates, times, TV, streaming for every round of AFC and NFC postseason

After a Super Wild Card Weekend that certainly lived up to its name, the divisional round is finally set.

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Italy’s most-wanted Mafia boss nabbed after 30 years on run

ROME (AP) — Italy’s No. 1 fugitive, a Mafia boss convicted of helping to mastermind some of the nation’s most heinous slayings, was arrested Monday when he sought treatment at a private clinic in Sicily after three decades on the run.

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Businesses coping with Illinois’ minimum wage increase

(The Center Square) – Illinois’ minimum wage increased to $13 at the beginning of the year and businesses are feeling it.

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Legislation giving mandatory paid leave to all Illinois employees ready for governor

(The Center Square) – A bill headed to the governor’s desk that gives paid leave to all Illinois workers is being criticized for hurting small businesses around the state.

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Local sheriffs come out strong in opposition to new gun legislation

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