Illinois
Letter: Bring immigrants to Illinois to fill open jobs
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To the editor:
As a substitute of providing options to the border scenario in Congress, the present model of the Republican social gathering likes to take a seat safely and comfortably on the sidelines and criticize. It’s an outdated tactic by those that don’t do something. It’s rather a lot simpler to complain than to resolve.
Companies have “Assist Needed” indicators throughout the nation. We’d like employees and there’s an plentiful provide of individuals from world wide keen to return right here and work. Lots of them from our neighbors to the south. As a substitute of welcoming them, the Republicans demonize them in addition to efforts to assist. The Texas governor is utilizing a political stunt, to not remedy the issue, however to publicize a scenario that everybody already is aware of is damaged. On the expense of Texas residents, migrants are shipped to different cities of his selection. Luckily, he chooses blue states over crimson states as a result of in blue states they are going to be welcomed and helped – not demonized.
Illinois has a welcoming coronary heart and shortly these hardworking folks will fill among the vacancies that companies are in search of. Hopefully, extra will arrive to fill much more openings, as companies want their power!
By an accident of beginning and the immigration of my ancestors, I used to be born into the heaven of the Midwest. By one other accident of beginning, immigrants have been born elsewhere. That’s the one distinction.
The usA is lengthy overdue for a humane and workable immigration coverage. Vote for individuals who perceive this.
John S. Strauss
Campton Hills
Another one of Alabama basketball’s marquee matchups next season has a date. According to a report from Made For March, the Crimson Tide will take on Illinois on Nov. 19 inside Chicago’s United Center. The matchup is the return leg from last season’s game, which saw Alabama beat Illinois, 100-87, inside Birmingham’s Legacy Arena.
Alabama has already had dates revealed for a pair of non-conference games this next season. The Tide will host Purdue on Nov. 13 inside Coleman Coliseum. It will also play Arizona play Arizona in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena on Dec. 13. The Tide’s current 2025-26 non-conference slate also includes a game against North Dakota. In addition, Alabama will compete in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas and take part in the SEC/ACC challenge.
Illinois
$24 million Juul lawsuit settlement to fund Illinois' cessation, prevention initiatives, Raoul says
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:10AM
A Juul vaping lawsuit settlement will fund state cessation and prevention initiatives, says Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois is using money from a legal settlement to help young people avoid or stop vaping.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the state will get $24 million in its settlement with Juul Labs.
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And that will help pay for vaping prevention and cessation initiatives across Illinois.
Raoul says e-cigarette use is an ongoing epidemic with young people in Illinois.
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Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis will enter the NBA Draft.
The 6-foot-6 guard from Lithuania told ESPN on Monday morning he’s declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft. Jakucionis is a projected lottery pick by several mock drafts including as high as No. 7 to the Toronto Raptors by CBS Sports.
“This has been my dream from a young age,” Jakucionis told ESPN. “I’ve waited for this moment a long time. Saying goodbye to Illinois will be the hardest part. I’ve made friendships and built real relationships with players, coaches, support staff, and everyone around Champaign. My goal now is to work as hard as I can, and be the best version of myself.”
Jakucionis was the Fighting Illini’s leading scorer, averaging 15.0 points per game, while adding 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists in starting 33 games. He was named to the Big Ten Conference all-freshman team, second-team all-Big Ten and a unanimous freshman all-American by The Athletic.
This is the fifth Illinois player from the 2024-25 roster to leave with Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, Tre White, Morez Johnson Jr. and Carey Booth, who all entered the transfer portal over the last few weeks.
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