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Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois August 21, 2025 Article Summary JB Pritzker and legislative leaders have suggested Illinois should exercise more regulatory authority over premiums that insurance companies charge for homeowners coverage. That began after State Farm Insurance announced it was raising rates in Illinois by an average 27.2%. […]

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Federal Judge Denies Justice Department’s Request to Unseal Jeffrey Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts

A federal judge in Manhattan has rejected the Justice Department’s bid to make public the grand jury materials from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman issued a 14-page decision on Wednesday denying the government’s request to unseal approximately 70 pages of grand jury transcripts and […]

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Illinois Launches “One Click College Admit” Program to Streamline University Applications

Illinois has launched a direct admissions initiative called “One Click College Admit.” The program, officially announced by Governor JB Pritzker and higher education leaders on August 19, is a shift in college admissions that waives application fees, essays, and letters of recommendation for Illinois students. Through this streamlined system, high […]

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Parkland College Unveils Cobra Pathfinder Mobile Education Unit for Fall 2025

Parkland College welcomes its new mobile education unit, the Cobra Pathfinder, to campus and District 505 beginning in fall 2025. The 36-foot-long mobile unit holds a maximum of six portable, interactive carts with hands-on, career-focused equipment to showcase the various fields Parkland has to offer. These include automotive, welding, health professions, and […]