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Violence in McHenry County: A man was charged with attempted murder after an “unprovoked” stabbing and battery at a Hampton Inn in McHenry early Saturday, sending one victim to the hospital with serious injuries. West Loop robbery shooting: Chicago police say two women were shot during a robbery near West Randolph St.; one was hit in the knee and the other suffered a graze wound. Public health watch: IDPH is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather raises risks from mosquitoes and other biting pests, including West Nile virus, and urges bug repellent and pet rabies vaccines. AI policy push: Illinois Senate Democrats unveiled an eight-bill package to regulate certain AI uses, aiming to pass before session ends. Health care spending signals: Medicaid ambulance/transport claims jumped sharply in several Illinois communities, including Belleville ($2.43M in 2024) and Alton ($2.00M). Business/healthcare ops: Whole Foods is expanding its small-format “Daily Shop” stores to Chicago, and Starbucks announced 300 corporate layoffs plus office closures.

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