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Illinois AG condemns Republican letter on race-based hiring practices

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July 19, 2023

Illinois AG condemns Republican letter on race-based hiring practices

Kwame Raoul is joining other Democratic attorneys general in denouncing a letter warning Americas biggest companies against using race-based hiring practices.

CHICAGO – Kwame Raoul is joining other Democratic attorneys general in denouncing a letter warning America’s biggest companies against using race-based hiring practices.

The letter, drafted by 13 Republican attorneys general after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, may have been sent to locally based corporations, including Walgreens, Boots Alliance, United Airlines, and AbbVie, which qualify as Fortune 100 companies.

“State attorneys general should be champions of equity, civil rights, and racial progress. They should not be sending letters trying to intimidate employers into abandoning efforts to diversify their workforce or efforts to remedy past discrimination,” Raoul said.

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In Illinois, Raoul stated that his office works with local employers to help them integrate their own diversity efforts.

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Illinois law would allow for prosecutions for teachers who abuse students under 18

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May 20, 2024

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Illinois law would allow for prosecutions for teachers who abuse students under 18 – CBS Chicago

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In Illinois, teachers can be fired for having sexual relationships with students. But if the student is over 18, they can’t be charged criminally. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reports.

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Obituary for William "Wild Bill" F. Scheskie at Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

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May 20, 2024

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Obituary for William "Wild Bill" F. Scheskie at Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

William Wild Bill Frank Scheskie, 82 years old of Lindenhurst, IL, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born March 25, 1942 in Waukegan, IL the son of the late Vernon and Frances ne Giarusso Scheskie. Bill grew up on a nursery and spent his time riding motorcycles, racing

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Motorsports race in Illinois named one of the best in the country by USA TODAY poll

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May 20, 2024

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Motorsports race in Illinois named one of the best in the country by USA TODAY poll

USA TODAY readers have spoken, and they have declared Illinois has one of the top 10 motorsports races in the United States.

A recent USA Today Readers’ Choice poll determined the top races by asking a panel of experts for nominations. Readers then voted on the nominees. Chicago’s Grant Park 165 was named the ninth best race in the country.

“First run in 2023, the Grant Park 165 pits NASCAR drivers against one another over 75 laps as they speed down Columbus Drive, Michigan Avenue, and DuSable Lake Shore Drive,” USA TODAY wrote in the winning entry. “The 2.2-mile route travels along Lake Michigan and around Grant Park, providing scenic views for spectators.”

USA TODAY 10best: NASCAR track in Illinois voted one of the best in the country

As a region, the Midwest performed well in the poll. In addition to the Grant Park 165, Indiana boasts two of the country’s best motorsports events and Iowa is home to another. Surprising such famous races as the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500 were only able to capture eighth and 10th places, respectively.

USA TODAY announced the winners May 8.