Polls show young people more for gay marriage, polls say
Chicago report notes that Americans under 30 are more supportive of legalizing same sex marriage than older groups. A National Annenberg survey indicates 18 to 29 year olds oppose a state law allowing gay marriage at just over half, versus 61 percent of 30 to 44 year olds and higher opposition among older cohorts. Experts cite lifetime exposure to gay rights activism and media portrayals as shaping norms.
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Blagojevich seeks outsider review of Rosemont casino decision
Governor Rod Blagojevich called for an independent review of the Illinois Gaming Board’s choice to award the Rosemont casino license to Isle of Capri Casinos, citing public distrust after staff favored Des Plaines and the board chose Rosemont amid allegations of improper influence. The governor plans a special investigator as board chair Elzie Higginbottom defends the vote and notes ongoing suitability checks.
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Isle of Capri
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Slave insurance law sees few results to date
A new Illinois law requires insurers to report policies on enslaved people and slaveholders, but officials say no such documents have been shared yet. About 100 insurers replied negatively. two major firms with ties to slavery, New York Life and Aetna, may face scrutiny. The measure aims to illuminate historical wealth tied to slavery and could affect reparations discussions.
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Park board faces police push over naming Lucy Parsons park
Chicago police union criticizes naming a Northwest Side park for Lucy Ella Gonzales Parsons. Mark Donahue says Parsons is dangerous and the plan, prompted by historian Julia Bachrach, aims to honor a labor and minority advocate amid a drive to increase women represented among park names. Parsons, mixed heritage widow of Albert Parsons, helped lead the Bread and Roses march for an eight hour day. Haymarket bombing later killed several, including Officer Degnan.
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