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Illinois Billboard Invites Missouri Women Who Want a “Safe, Legal Abortion”

20 Apr 2019
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Elisa Meyer

The state allows Medicaid to finance abortions In Missouri, women who want an abortion must overcome a series of obstacles, including a waiting period comprising 72 hours. Women "who don’t want...

The Satanic Temple Installs Holiday Display at Illinois State Capitol

05 Dec 2018
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Elisa Meyer

It was installed by the Chicago TST chapter The structure has a three-foot base, and there is a sign proclaiming "Knowledge is the Greatest Gift." The sculpture depicts a woman's forearm...

Republicans Voted for Nazi Arthur Jones to Represent them in Congressional Race

21 Mar 2018
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C Barnett

Candidate Arthur Jones is a Holocaust Denier. Arthur Jones has become the official Republican Candidate for the Illinois 3rd district. If you don’t know who Arthur Jones is that is probably a good...

Religious Groups Protest New Abortion Bill in Illinois

03 Oct 2017
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Derek Welch

In surprise decision, Gov. Rauner approves bill to expand abortion coverage. On Thursday, September 28, the governor of Illinois signed a bill expanding abortion care within the state. Governor Bruce...

LDS Church Acquires Printer’s Manuscript of Book of Mormon

25 Sep 2017
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Derek Welch

"We hold the Book of Mormon to be a sacred text like the Bible" On September 20, the acquisition of the Printer's Manuscript of the Book of Mormon was finalized. The Manuscript was being purchased...

14 Dec 2016
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Nathan Glover

Green Party Candidate Rob Sherman’s plane wreck was found in the early hours of Saturday. One of America’s strongest fighters for separation of church and state, and Illinois’ most...

Anita Alvarez Stands up as a Defender of the Sikh Community

26 Mar 2015
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Alison Lesley

Illinois State's Attorney Anita Alvarez has stood up as a defender of Sikhs in light of recent events born out of ignorance for the generally peaceful community. Sikhs face significant discrimination...