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Bailey calls for SAFE-T Act repeal after Chicago officer's fatal shooting

Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey repeated his call for the repeal of the SAFE-T Act ending cash bail and introduced a plan Thursday he said would prevent criminals from “slipping through the cracks.”

Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, an Antioch High School graduate, was drafted by Washington in the seventh round of last week’s NFL draft.

Local NFL draft picks savor a special moment

Schmit: Before the real work begins, our local alums selected last week in the NFL draft are enjoying a brief window of celebration.

15-year-old charged in deadly shooting of man in Palatine

Palatine police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the March shooting death of a 20-year-old Streamwood man.

Milorad Dodik, former president of Republika Srpska, speaks Thursday during the Judson University World Leaders Forum in Elgin.

‘NATO propaganda’: Dodik denies genocide, accepts award during World Leaders Forum at Judson University

Calling what was classified as a genocide perpetrated by his fellow ethnic Serbs “NATO propaganda,” Milorad Dodik accepted the first “Leadership and Standing Up for Democracy Award” during the 2026 World Leaders Forum at Judson University in Elgin.

Chicago's Navy Pier will host Mexico Fest Friday through Sunday, May 1-3.

Things to do May 1-7: Mexico Fest, Go Fly a Kite, Lombard Lilac Time, Katt Williams and more

Mark your calendar for Mexico Fest at Navy Pier, Lombard Lilac Time, Go Fly a Kite in Wheaton’s Graf Park, Art in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Katt Williams at Chicago’s United Center and more.

Rendering of the renovation vision for the Chase Plaza former Dominick's site.

Former Buffalo Grove Dominick’s redevelopment gets financial backing

Buffalo Grove-based Shorewood Development Group has secured financing for its effort to revitalize the former Buffalo Grove Dominick’s site into a two-tenant space shared by a grocer and fitness studio.

Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen has announced a redesign of the county’s property tax bill.

Kane County revamping property tax bill look

The Kane County treasurer is revamping the look of property tax bills, including adding contact info for elected officials so taxpayers can reach out with their questions and complaints.

The Illinois Accountability Commission Vice Chair Patricia Brown Holmes said Thursday that the panel is sending referral letters to appropriate law enforcement agencies for investigations of federal agents for their conduct during Operation Midway Blitz.

State commission refers federal immigration agents for investigation, possible prosecution

A state panel unanimously voted Thursday to approve a 204-page report detailing its investigations into misconduct by on-duty federal immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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