Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1183, Otto I Wittelsbach, Duke of Bavaria (born 1117) passed away. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect – Capitol News IL
Beginning July 1, the state’s definition of cyberbullying was expanded to include AI-generated digital replicas, forcing school districts across Illinois to update policies and procedures. Also by July 1, the Illinois State Board of Education was required to develop statewide guidance on artificial intelligence in schools. ISBE press secretary Lindsay Record said that while the agency is still developing guidance, “it remains the case that local policies, procedures and responses to specific incidents are determined at the district and school level.”
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Eduwonk
· Jul 7, 2026
The Shawshank Department Of Education Will Be Harder To Undo Than It Seems. Plus, The Pandemic Haunts Us And Sweet Virginia…
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ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
New Illinois laws take effect Wednesday including gas tax freeze and changes for driving tests and tuition
CHICAGO — More than a dozen new laws take effect in Illinois on Wednesday, touching everything from transportation and education to prisons and liquor licenses. Chief among them is the state’s new 55.9 billion spending plan, which covers the...
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· Jun 22, 2026
Google Warns AI Consciousness Debate Could Become a Political Battleground
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· Jul 1, 2026
SCOTUS to review Cook County ‘assault weapons ban,’ threatens doom for IL law, too – Legal Newsline
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Illinois allows lawmaker conflicts of interest
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Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
IL Governor Pritzker plans to sign social media law despite criticisms
Illinois may now face one less potential hurdle enacting a law requiring social media and other online platforms to verify the age of users and restrict content harmful to minors. The law passed through the state legislature unanimously, despite claims by social media industry giants that the law is unconstitutional. The Illinois “Children’s Online Safety []...Click to read more
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