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Buy Latino to Build America Campaign Launched

Buy Latino to Build America Campaign Launched

A new initiative encourages consumers to spend $30 at Latino-owned businesses throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.

Live Poll

Would you intentionally shift your spending to support local minority-owned businesses in your community?


Culture

Awards

Illinois High School Association Honored Media Veterans

The association named four broadcasters to its 12th class of Distinguished Media Service Award recipients.


Family

Live Poll

Do you support mandatory state health screenings for newborns in your area?

Babies

Illinois Added GAMT Deficiency to Newborn Screenings

The state program now screens for 68 conditions after adding the rare genetic disorder in March 2026.

Illinois Added GAMT Deficiency to Newborn Screenings

Religion

Live Poll

Should medical professionals be required by law to inform patients about assisted suicide options?

Islam

Muslim Doctors Challenged Illinois Assisted Suicide Law

A group of physicians has sued Illinois over a requirement to inform terminally ill patients about assisted suicide options.

Muslim Doctors Challenged Illinois Assisted Suicide Law

Food and Drink

Live Poll

Do you prioritize visiting restaurants that receive national recognition from major publications?

Dining Out

Two Illinois Restaurants Named to National Best-of List

The New York Times included two local eateries in its annual selection of the top 50 restaurants in the United States.

Two Illinois Restaurants Named to National Best-of List

Education

Live Poll

Do you believe private-public scholarship programs are an effective way to support future community leaders?

Scholarships

Illinois Students Awarded Voyager Scholarships

Christina Walker and Gabi Capone have been selected for the Obama-Chesky public service program.

Illinois Students Awarded Voyager Scholarships

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