Biden says workers need ‘a fair shot’ as he celebrates the labor deal saving an Illinois auto plant
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Biden says workers need ‘a fair shot’ as he celebrates the labor deal saving an Illinois auto plant

Biden learned in June that the Stellantis plant was set to close and he made keeping it open a priority. The plant will expand as part of the tentative contract with the UAW. Biden met with UAW President Shawn Fain and Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, and plans to hold a fundraiser later in Chicago.

Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: ‘This is not a political rally’
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Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: ‘This is not a political rally’

State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Engeron also said “we don’t have time to waste” and that “we have one day to do this.” The comments came in response to answers that the judge said he considered irrelevant to the case and repetitive.

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury

Illinois stuns Minnesota 27-26 on TD pass by Paddock in final minute after late QB switch for injury

The Illini faced fourth-and-11 from their 15-yard line with 1:24 left when John Paddock came in cold with the drive of his life that knocked the Gophers out of their tie for first place in the diluted Big Ten West Division.

States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harming children’s mental health

States sue Meta claiming its social platforms are addictive and harming children’s mental health

Dozens of US states, including Illinois, California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people’s mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.