The White House’s FY 2027 budget proposal increases defense spending by $1.5 trillion while slashing $73 billion from domestic programs, resulting in opposition from advocates demanding that Congress account for how taxpayer dollars will be spent.
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What does Trump EPA reversal of landmark climate change ruling mean for Illinois?
Illinois officials are committed to closing coal-fired power plants by 2030, but federal policies under the Trump administration are creating uncertainty and could extend the lives of these plants, causing environmental organizations to fear for public health and climate progress.
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Appeals court ends affordable SAVE Program for 7 million student loan borrowers
The end of the SAVE program and staff reductions at the Education Department will result in increased financial strain for borrowers, particularly those with the greatest financial need, and decreased oversight of loan servicers, potentially leading to inaccurate repayments.
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Ghana National Council to host first flag raising at Daley Plaza for Ghana’s 69th Independence Day
The Ghana National Council will mark Ghana’s 69th Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony in downtown Chicago, celebrating the nation’s rich heritage and the strength of the Ghanaian diaspora in the Midwest.
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Predatory Lenders Exploit Renters with Misleading ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Loans
A new report reveals how “Rent Now, Pay Later” loans are targeting renters with hidden fees and deceptive practices, pushing them further into debt and increasing the risk of eviction.
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Midnight Friday deadline nears as Congress is set for another shutdown
Senate Republicans are pushing forward with a funding package to avoid another government shutdown, while Democrats are blocking the current DHS funding bill and calling for an overhaul of ICE and CBP to protect public safety.
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Dear EarthTalk: How do we reduce food insecurity without increasing food waste? – D.A., via email
Food insecurity is a global issue affecting 1.3 billion people in 2022, caused by climate-related factors, but can be improved by reducing personal waste, improving agricultural practices, and educating people about food insecurity.
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Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign foretold America’s affordability crisis
Affordability has become a pressing issue for many, with stagnant wages and rising costs of living, as evidenced by the struggles of student loan borrowers and the potential for increased health insurance costs, prompting a call for lawmakers to heed the concerns of the people and work towards economic justice and inclusion.
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Labor, voting rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit
The Trump administration is seeking access to the complete, unredacted voter registration database of 23 states and Washington, D.C., including sensitive personal information about individual voters, which voting rights groups and labor organizations are attempting to block in a federal lawsuit.
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John Forté, Creative Force Behind “The Score” and Voice of Redemption, Dies at 50
John Forté, a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, was found dead at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, at the age of 50, with no signs of foul play, and had a career that included co-writing and producing two songs on the Fugees’ multi-platinum, Grammy-winning album “The Score”.
