Why Illinois Is Aging Faster
Guest editorial notes Illinois is losing youths faster than the nation, with 185000 fewer under 18 since 2020 and Cook County driving most of the decline. Median age rose to 39.4, while birth rates lag and out-migration grows. Governor Pritzker seeks college access to retain talent amid ongoing population loss.
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Texas
JB Pritzker
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Pritzker
Trump visits Iowa for 250th founding anniversary celebration
President Donald Trump traveled to Des Moines on July 3 to launch a 250th founding anniversary event. Monica Crowley said the celebration would unite Americans through patriotism and civic pride despite reported divisions. The House had passed his tax and spending plan, prompting Trump to attack Democrats for opposing the bill, saying they hate Trump and hate the country.
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Iowa
Trump
Monica Crowley
Crowley
ABC News
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United States of America
Hill
Tech firms seek city access to drivers’ location data warning
Guest columnist Riley Eynon-Lynch warns Coralville and other leaders about letting a tech company named Flock access every passing car’s location. He argues the risk is centralized power for investors, not community benefit, and urges cities to monetize privacy instead. He notes Flock’s high investor value and calls for stronger bargaining and safeguards.
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Coralville
Flock
Coralville Council
Trump bill sparks Iowa backlash in guest column
Dean Lerner criticizes the BBB package and Iowa lawmakers for backing it. He argues the bill strips health care and food aid, adds 3.3 trillion to the deficit, delays nursing home staffing rules, and broadens conservative backlash while celebrating with MAGA rhetoric and televised events in Des Moines.
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