Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Today’s headlines:
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Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly says he’s hopeful a new law will help slow illegal gun transfers, as universal background checks will be required for all private gun sales.
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Local health officials are encouraging people who’d previously decided against getting the coronavirus vaccine to reconsider.
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Bald eagle populations continue to rebound in Illinois and across the country.
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WCIA-TV reports that Gov. JB Pritzker will announce new coronavirus protocols today, which could include a statewide mask mandate for schools.
In today’s deep dive, we learn more about a new group led by formerly incarcerated people that has launched a campaign to end what it calls “permanent punishments” for people who have been convicted of felonies.
Reporting today contributed by Hannah Meisel, Christine Herman, Jim Meadows and Vivian La.
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