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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutor

Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutor

Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, journalists, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.

 
Round Lake Beach couple pleads not guilty in the death of 8-year-old boy

Round Lake Beach couple pleads not guilty in the death of 8-year-old boy

The Round Lake Beach couple charged with first-degree murder in the February death of 8-year-old Markell Pierce entered not guilty pleas Thursday in a Lake County courtroom.

 
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Former Addison school site being readied for redevelopment

Former Addison school site being readied for redevelopment

Addison’s Old Mill School building, which operated as an elementary school from 1961 to 1982 and was then rented to nonprofit organizations, is being demolished to make room for a future housing development.

 
Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats

Illinois officials say the state is mostly insulated from Trump’s election threats

Illinois election officials and community leaders say they are confident the state is mostly insulated from the Trump administration’s aggressive moves and heated rhetoric on election administration as Illinois’ March 17 primary approaches.

 

Authorities: Libertyville man sent threatening letters to federal judges

A Libertyville man has been charged with two counts of mailing threatening letters to federal judges in Texas and Florida.

 
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Schmit: Will Benet, York or Kaneland bring home a boys basketball state title?

Schmit: Will Benet, York or Kaneland bring home a boys basketball state title?

Kevin Schmit: What will it take for Benet, York or Kaneland to bring home an IHSA boys basketball title this weekend in Champaign?

 
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with right hamstring strain

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has a right hamstring strain and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, general manager Chris Getz told reporters on Wednesday.

 
Netanyahu says Israeli strikes have killed top nuclear scientists

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes have killed top nuclear scientists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli attacks have killed top Iranian nuclear scientists.

 
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Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

Armed man rammed vehicle into Michigan synagogue and was fatally shot by security, AP source says

A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into the nation’s largest Reform synagogue, in a Detroit suburb, and was fatally shot by security, The Associated Press has learned.

 
1 of 3 victims has died after a shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, campus police say

1 of 3 victims has died after a shooting at Virginia's Old Dominion University, campus police say

A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, the Virginia school said.

 

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