❗️ #BREAKING
“In a surprise move, an #Illinois judge has removed former President Donald #Trump from the state’s ballot based on the #14thAmendment’s so-called “insurrectionist ban.”
He’ll have time to appeal.
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Thank you to the kind Buyer from Chicago, IL for purchasing a Wood Print with my photograph; my other “hometown”. Enjoy!
I happened to learn about the exciting news while birdwatching at the same place I’ve taken this picture at.. 😎🎶
https://fineartamerica.com/saleannouncement.html?id=116dc2f24c2252d91804e51c0963afb6
- https://pixels.com/featured/melody-of-the-red-winged-blackbirds-1-ez-lorenz.html
#Washington #PNW #Illinois #Prints #WallArt #Wildlife #Birds #birdsofmastodon #BirdPhotography #Gifts #FediGiftshop #Mastoart #HomeDecor #Birdwatching
#School District With Highest Student Arrest Rate in the Nation Agrees to Reform How It Disciplines #Disabled Students
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Following a ProPublica-Chicago Tribune investigation, the Garrison School in #Illinois will change its disciplinary practices and provide services to those who missed class due to being arrested or sent to a seclusion room.
#News #Education #Government #Kids #Disability #Police #Teachers
https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-garrison-school-reform-student-discipline
THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER: A COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE OHIO RIVER
This new book from one of our editors documents the history, industry and pollution of the Ohio River.
#Ohio #Pittsburgh #Cincinnati #OhioRiver #ClimateChange #Pollution #Books #Author #Journalism #Illinois #Conservation #History
https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-River-Complete-History-Ohio/dp/B0D6N46CG2/
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Ticketed at #School as a Teen, a Young Black Woman Is Suing an #Illinois City for Violating Her Civil Rights
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It took four years and a jury trial for Amara Harris to beat the ticket that accused her of stealing another girl’s AirPods.
Now she’s heading back to court in the hope of stopping #schools from using #police to discipline #students.
#News #CivilRights #Lawsuits #Education #LawEnforcement #Law
The Government Spends Millions to Open Grocery Stores in #Food Deserts. The Real Test Is Their Survival.
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The community of Cairo, #Illinois, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers.
But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help.
#News #Midwest #Government #Retail #Health #Business
https://www.propublica.org/article/food-desert-grocery-store-cairo-illinois
Less than 200 people showed up.
He couldn't afford to pay anyone to show up and hold signs?
He couldn't recruit any Blacks from the South Side and West Side of Chicago to show up.
#trump #illinois #mchenrycounty #USPolitics #Election2024 https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-dnc-2024-donald-trump-supporters-hold-rally-woodstock-illinois-ahead-democratic-national-convention/15201140/
Mastodon for Harris late afternoon update, 10/14. We are moving along, with recent contributions from #Washington #Vermont #illinois #Nevada. Join in at
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mastodon-for-harris
Funds raised as of this post: $647,485.73
# of contributions: 7048
Current target:$650,000
Once again, my deep gratitude to all those supporting this fundraiser. Thank you for your enthusiasm, your boosts, and your contributions.
Hoping to “Trump Proof” Students’ Civil Rights, Illinois Lawmakers Aim to End Police Ticketing at School
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The latest version of a bill spurred by a 2022 ProPublica-Chicago Tribune investigation would explicitly prevent police from ticketing students for violations such as vaping or truancy, and require districts to track and disclose police activity.
Amid Increasing Domestic Violence, Illinois Struggles to Review Fatalities
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Four years after the state called for a network of domestic violence review panels, only seven counties have joined committees. Glaringly absent from the program: Cook County, home to Chicago and about 40% of the state’s population.
https://www.propublica.org/article/deaths-are-rising-but-illinois-domestic-violence-review-boards-have-yet-to-offer-solutions?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#Illinois picks of the day:
➡️ @loren - Photographer, bird, wildlife, plants etc in northern Illinois
➡️ @jennylam - Multidisciplinary artist & independent curator
➡️ @bikegridnow - Campaigning for bicycle infrastructure in Chicago
➡️ @BlockClubCh - Local news service for Chicago, run by non-profit, supported by readers
➡️ @ChicagoSunTimes - Chicago newspaper
➡️ @chicagotribune - Another Chicago newspaper
➡️ @BleacherNation - Sports news site, especially Chicago teams
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