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    Politics

    Will County judge dismisses GOP lawsuit on 143rd widening

    chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois

    A Will County judge dismissed a lawsuit against the County Executive over a road widening project in Homer Glen, allowing the project to proceed despite local opposition.

    Minal Desai projected to win Skokie clerk race

    chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois

    Minal Desai secured victory in the Skokie village clerk election, emphasizing her role as a public servant and expressing willingness to work with Cook County on implementing ranked-choice voting, despite legislative hurdles.

    Senate President Don Harmon's questionable fundraising haul

    chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois

    Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign committee allegedly accepted excessive political donations, exceeding legal limits by approximately $4 million, prompting an investigation by the State Board of Elections.

    Elgin homeless to keep living at hotel through September

    chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois

    A state grant will allow Elgin, Illinois, to continue housing its homeless population in a hotel through September, while the city seeks a permanent solution.

    Illinois House fails to pass convicted youth resentencing bill

    chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois

    Illinois's House of Representatives failed to pass a bill that would allow for resentencing of individuals convicted of crimes when they were under 21, highlighting a political divide within the Democratic party and raising concerns among victims' advocates.

    Skokie Mayor-Elect Ann Tennes talks initial plans

    chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois

    Skokie's newly elected mayor, Ann Tennes, outlines her plans for increased community involvement, economic development, and addressing concerns about the downtown hotel and affordable housing.

    Letter to the Editor: Skokie's Future is Bright

    chicagotribune.com • Politics • Illinois

    Following a close election for Skokie's 4th District Village Trustee, the author congratulates the winner and reflects on the positive campaign experience.

    Political newcomer outraised U.S. Rep. Schakowsky in 9th District last quarter, records show

    dailyherald.com • Politics • Illinois

    A young political newcomer significantly outraised a long-serving incumbent congresswoman in the first quarter of 2025, raising questions about the future of the Illinois 9th Congressional District race.

    Crime

    I welcomed my daughter's boyfriend into our home. Then he committed the most evil act of betrayal | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk • Crime • Illinois

    A mother recounts the tragic murder of her daughter by her ex-boyfriend, highlighting the abuse, police inaction, and the devastating aftermath.

    Robert E. Crimo III: Gunman in 2022 mass shooting at suburban Chicago July Fourth parade sentenced to life in prison | CNN

    cnn.com • Crime • Illinois

    Robert Crimo III, the perpetrator of the 2022 Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade mass shooting, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing seven and injuring dozens.

    Business

    A couple bought a bank in downtown Belleville. They’ve opened a bookstore in it.

    stltoday.com • Business • Illinois

    A couple relocated from Utah to Illinois, transforming a former bank building in Belleville into a thriving independent bookstore, Belleville Books.

    Education

    Photo Gallery: Schaumburg, St. Viator, Lakes and Conant graduation ceremonies

    dailyherald.com • Education • Illinois

    This photo gallery showcases graduation ceremonies from several Illinois high schools, including Schaumburg, St. Viator, Lakes, and Conant.

    Finance

    Illinois bank exec faces charges in $2 million fraud scheme

    stltoday.com • Finance • Illinois

    A former Illinois bank executive faces federal charges for allegedly orchestrating a nearly $2 million check kiting scheme and defrauding bank customers.

    Fishing

    Young fisherman catches and releases likely Illinois record smallmouth bass - Chicago Sun-Times

    chicago.suntimes.com • Fishing • Illinois

    A young boy in Illinois caught a potentially record-breaking smallmouth bass while fishing near McCormick Place, choosing to release it back into the water.