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Giorgio Armani
Associated Press

Fashion designer Giorgio Armani dead at 91

Armani, who maintained a firm grip on his empire and collections until the end, had been reluctant to discuss succession, but had announced a foundation as a succession tool to avoid his businesses being split up.

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Arts & Culture

Jim Meadows signs off for the final time

After over 25 years at Illinois Pubic Media, Jim Meadows is retiring. He reflects on his career with Morning Edition host Kimberly Schofield.

Criminal Justice

Trump threatens Illinois’ federal funding for eliminating cash bail

The order calls on the U.S. attorney general to come up with a list of states and other jurisdictions that “substantially” eliminated cash bail and requires the Office of Management and Budget to identify ways to withhold federal funding for states without a cash bail system. 

Criminal Justice

How tattoo removal could give some incarcerated Illinoisans a blank slate

This tattoo program is part of JUST of DuPage, a faith-affiliated non-profit that partners with DuPage County to prepare people incarcerated at the jail for their re-entry into society. Artists and technicians from outside companies visit the detention facility for free tattoo removal and cover-up sessions.