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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
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere given court supervision in email case

Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere was sentenced to three months of court supervision and ordered to pay $514 in fees.

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Chicago’s US Attorney Andrew Boutros defends handling of Operation Midway Blitz after a year on the job

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.

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President Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire

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.

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Activists threaten lawsuit over Chicago Housing Authority CEO vote

A group of community activists announced Tuesday they plan to sue the Chicago Housing Authority over last month’s CEO vote.

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs electric affordability bill into law

Gov. Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1002 into law Monday afternoon, which aims to make electric utilities more affordable statewide.

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Early voting opens in Lake, Porter counties ahead of May primary

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.

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Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin’s Supreme Court

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.

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Indianapolis councilman says someone fired shots at his home and left a ‘No Data Centers’ note

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.

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