Historical covers for June 24: The Aftermath: Coal City in Recovery Mode After EF3 Tornado Strikes Area

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for northern Illinois as 60 mph winds, large hail threaten

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. across northern Illinois, where forecasters warn of damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.

Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

From Capitol News Illinois: People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers

Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote

Froma Harrop: We should vote on ideas, not physical likeness

The Founders designed a republic in which representatives would debate ideas, not their reflection in a bathroom mirror. Besides, people of similar physical identities disagree on lots of things, including matters tied to identity.

Eye On Illinois: What to do with all these beans? If you can’t eat ’em, burn ’em

Whether the answer is fuel for humans or for vehicles, the question is all about economic stability.