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Authorities, residents prepare for Illinois heatwave
Illinoisans will be feeling the heat this week. An extended
period of hot and humid conditions is expected across Illinois
through Saturday. High temperatures will be in the mid-90s for
much of the state all week, with overnight lows not dipping
below 70 degrees. Cooling centers are being made available in
several communities around Illinois. An air quality alert has
been issued for Chicago and surrounding areas.
Study finds teachers are worried about violence at school
A new study from DePaul University and the American
Psychological Association says violence and threats are causing
many teachers to quit the profession. Researchers surveyed
thousands of educators, from pre-K level through high school,
regarding violent behavior from students before, during and
after the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that 57% of
teachers confirmed plans to quit teaching due to experiences
with violence.
War of words between Trump and Pritzker heats up
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been on the offensive of late,
criticizing former President Donald Trump at speaking events.
Now Trump is returning the favor. Trump took to the social media
platform X and called Pritzker “sloppy” and said he has presided
over the destruction and disintegration of Illinois at levels
never seen before in any state.
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