Chicago’s US Attorney Andrew Boutros defends handling of Operation Midway Blitz after a year on the job • President Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire
The Spin Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere was sentenced to three months of court supervision and ordered to pay $514 in fees. | | | | | One year into his tenure as Chicago’s top federal law enforcement officer, U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros is defending his handling of Operation Midway Blitz cases. | | | | | President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets, subject to Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. | | | | | A group of community activists announced Tuesday they plan to sue the Chicago Housing Authority over last month’s CEO vote. | | | | | Gov. Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1002 into law Monday afternoon, which aims to make electric utilities more affordable statewide. | | | | | Just like the early bird after the worm, Lake and Porter County voters turned out to beat the crowds on the first day of early voting. | | | | | Democrats hoped to increase liberal control of the state Supreme Court in Wisconsin on Tuesday in an election that has focused largely on abortion rights. | | | | | An Indiana politician said he and his son were awakened when someone fired 13 shots at their front door, leaving behind a note reading “No Data Centers” on their doorstep. | | | |