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Pope Leo XIV, Illinois and Childhood Home

USA TODAY · 1h

Pope Leo XIV's hometown approves purchase of Illinois house where he grew up

Burt Odelson, Dolton’s attorney behind the deal, said that the owner agreed to sell amid threats of Dolton taking the house via eminent domain.

CBS News on MSN · 15h

Village of Dolton, Illinois votes to buy Pope Leo XIV's childhood home

W hat was once an average home in Chicago's south suburbs has now received national attention for being the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV. The Dolton Village Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to take control of the house at 212 E. 142nd Pl. Village leaders called the purchase a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

U.S. News & World Report · 21m

Pope Leo XIV's Hometown Approves the Purchase of His Childhood Home in Hopes of Reviving the Village

Pope Leo XIV's hometown is poised to buy his childhood home after the south Chicago suburb's board voted unanimously Tuesday to purchase the property, hoping it will breathe new life into a village saddled with financial woes.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker names former state lawmaker

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces Christian Mitchell as running mate

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Christian Mitchell will be his running mate as he seeks a third term. Mitchell is a former three-term state representative and current First Lieutenant in the Illinois Air National Guard.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 21h

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker names former state lawmaker as running mate

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the selection former state representative and deputy governor Christian Mitchell as his running mate for lieutenant governor. Mitchell served as a state legislator from 2013 to 2019.

Axios on MSN · 1d

Christian Mitchell tapped as Pritzker running mate

Gov. JB Pritzker has picked former Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell as his running mate. Why it matters: If Pritzker is reelected, Mitchell could be in line to take over if Pritzker runs for president in 2028.

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New Illinois laws hike gas, gambling taxes, ban hotel mini shampoos

People looking to hit the road, bet on sports, book a stay through a short-term rental platform or buy a vape at their corner ...

21hon MSN

All Illinois children will have to be tested for lead exposure in 2026

By this time next year, all children in Illinois will have lead exposure testing as the state expands the zip codes ...

Illinois Gov. Jay Pritzker signs pharmacy benefit manager regulation bill that prohibits ‘spread pricing’

Other new Illinois laws will affect medical travel expenses and insurers' medical loss ratio calculations. Illinois Gov. Jay ...

Bill requiring transparency on how contraband enters Illinois prisons arrives on Pritzker's desk

Illinois could soon collect and publicize data on contraband found in prisons thanks to a bipartisan bill that arrived on Gov ...

Illinois treasurer returns lost Purple Heart to WWII veteran's family

In a heartfelt ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Decatur, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a lost Purple ...

Illinois Policy8h

Illinois moves over $300M out of road fund as infrastructure crumbles

Illinois’ latest budget diverts millions in infrastructure funds to cover structural budget deficits despite substandard road ...

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN1h

Man seriously hurt after falling from moving car in Illinois, deputies say

Deputies say a man fell out of a moving car Tuesday in Chicago's far western suburbs. Here's what we know so far.

KWQC on MSN11h

Illinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities

Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough ...

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Go big and stay home! Why Illinois loves its roadside monsters

Our state loves its towering Abe Lincolns and ketchup bottles. We still like to think of the Sears (Willis) Tower as one of ...

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