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Chicago US attorney handling investigation into nonprofit spending, funding of sex assault lawsuit against Donald Trump by E. Jean Carroll • Cook County tax buyer industry would be phased out in ‘equity theft’ reform bill
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Thursday, May 28, 2026

What Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought Pope Leo XIV

Here’s what Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the 46-member delegation brought to Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.

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Chicago US attorney handling investigation into nonprofit spending, funding of sex assault lawsuit against Donald Trump by E. Jean Carroll

The U.S. attorney in Chicago has been tasked by the DOJ with leading a criminal investigation into a nonprofit that helped fund some legal costs for E. Jean Carroll.

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Cook County tax buyer industry would be phased out in ‘equity theft’ reform bill

Under a bill that cleared committee in Springfield, annual tax sales — the government’s way of dealing with delinquent property tax payments — would get a major shake-up.

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Illinois to crack down on insurance rate hikes for auto and homeowner policies

Illinois lawmakers advanced two long-debated measures to prevent insurance companies from raising auto and homeowners insurance rates without more stringent state oversight.

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National Park Service using entrance fees to fund President Trump’s beautification projects in Washington

Nearly $60 million in fees paid by visitors to national parks across the country is funding repairs to nine of the capital’s ornamental fountains, the analysis found.

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Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces ‘Power to the People’ festival outside Washington

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and Joan Baez will headline a protest festival near Washington, D.C., shortly before the midterm elections.

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Orland Park officials discuss future of 4 key areas

Orland Park looks at plans for Old Orland Historic and Gateway to LaGrange districts, Harlem Avenue and I-80 Employment corridors.

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Porter County Clerk Jessica Bailey seeks Democratic nod for state comptroller

Porter County Clerk Jessica Bailey will seek the nomination for State Comptroller at the Indiana Democratic Party convention on June 6, while Coumba Kebe, a Hamilton County resident, is running for state treasurer.

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