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Attorney General Raoul Statement On Court Ordering Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs

Riverbender 🕸
3 months 2 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled President Trump’s attempt to implement sweeping tariffs “exceed any authority” granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Raoul and 12 attorneys general filed a lawsuit in April to halt implementation of the illegal tariffs. “Once again, a court has evaluated the Trump administration’s attempt to govern by edict. And once again, a court has ruled the president exceeded his authority granted under the law. “Since the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was enacted in 1977, no president has attempted to use it to implement such sweeping, arbitrary tariffs. In this matter, the court rightly determined the administration’s use of tariffs to ‘pressure’ the targeted countries fall short of the law’s criteria for a looming national emergency. Illinois and states around th

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How to Create a Wildlife-Friendly Backyard

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3 months 2 weeks ago
Did you know that nearly 60% of bird species in North America have experienced significant population declines over the past 50 years? While habitat loss and climate change are major contributors, urban and suburban development also play a critical role. However, your backyard can be a small but powerful refuge for wildlife. By thoughtfully designing and managing your outdoor space, you can support local ecosystems and enjoy the beauty of nature right at home. Understanding the Role of Your Backyard in Wildlife Conservation Backyards, even small ones, collectively form a network of habitats that can sustain wildlife populations. Birds, pollinators, amphibians, and small mammals often rely on urban green spaces as stopovers during migration or as permanent homes. The challenge is to create an environment that meets their needs for food, water, shelter, and breeding. For example, research from the National Wildlife Federation shows that backyards planted with native vegetation support

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This Day in History on May 29: First Successful Ascent of Mount Everest

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3 months 2 weeks ago
May 29 has witnessed some of the most pivotal moments in global history, affecting politics, culture, and society in profound ways. On May 29, 1453, after a protracted siege, Ottoman forces led by Sultan Mehmed II finally breached the formidable walls of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. This conquest marked the end of a millennium-old empire and the beginning of Ottoman dominance in southeastern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean. The fall of Constantinople is often cited as a significant turning point that helped usher in the Renaissance in Western Europe, as many Greek scholars fled westward, bringing with them classical knowledge and texts. But the significance of May 29 doesn’t end there. Centuries later in 1660, the same date marked the restoration of the English monarchy with King Charles II's triumphant return to London. This event ended the period of republican rule known as the Commonwealth, which had been established after the English Civil

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Gov. Pritzker, Secretary Of State Alexi Giannoulias Dedicate Illinois State Library Reading Room In Jim Edgar's Name

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3 months 2 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, and leaders from across the state to honor former Illinois Governor and Secretary of State Jim Edgar by dedicating the ‘Jim Edgar Reading Room’ at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. The program celebrated Edgar’s efforts to improve libraries and literacy programs across Illinois. The House Joint Resolution to rename the Reading Room, proposed by Sec. Giannoulias, was adopted in April. “Governor Jim Edgar has a relentless passion for upholding our political institutions, and a seemingly unlimited energy to continue bettering them,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “From the construction of the new Illinois State Library, to extensive rural library investments, to his nationally-renowned adult literacy program, Jim has connected so many across our state with new opportunities to learn, read, and grow. There is no more fitting

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Business Conditions at Architecture Firms Continue Decline in April Index

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3 months 2 weeks ago
From AIA:  The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dropped to 43.2 in April, down from 44.1 in March. This decline reflects an accelerated decrease in billing activity. Billings have decreased in 28 out of the past 31 months, following their initial drop into negative territory after the post-pandemic boom. New project inquiries decreased for the […]
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