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Illinois House speaker says lawmakers are more aware of their surroundings
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While the recent killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has escalated fears of political violence, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has been on high alert since June 14, when Democratic former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in their home.
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Ballet 5:8, based in Orland Park, makes its Twin City debut with La Llorona. The original story ballet by artistic director Julianna Rubio Slager uses a Mexican folktale to explore postpartum depression through dance.
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Ballet 'La Llorona' spotlights maternal mental health in Twin City debut of Ballet 5:8
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