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Some of the 19 Great Dane puppies born to Piper sleep next to her after feeding Thursday at their home in Batavia.

‘None of us could count straight’: Batavia Great Dane gives birth to surprising litter of 19

A family in Batavia just welcomed a litter of 19 Great Dane puppies — all born alive and healthy. The litter is believed to be one of the largest known live Great Dane litters locally.

U.S. Secret Service agents surround President Donald Trump, third from left, as he is taken from the stage Saturday after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington.

Trump's many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack

Federal law enforcement officials are evaluating how to proceed with some high-profile public events featuring President Donald Trump after the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The Bears selected Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jordan van den Berg in the sixth round of last weekend’s NFL Draft.

Blame the board: Neglecting defense in draft could haunt Bears

The Bears have a glaring need for improvement on the defensive line, but chose not to make that position a high priority in the draft.

Cook County Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”

Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Cook County Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” While petitioners pushing for a special prosecutor say Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has “abdicated her responsibility” by not opening any investigations, the state’s attorney maintains she has limited authority to do so. Reddick will deliver her ruling during a May 11 hearing.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, shown here in 2025, landed in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Monday morning ahead of a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

CAIRO — Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war, while proposing ...

An energy company has been given a six-month extension to finish construction of a planned solar farm at the Lake in the Hills Airport.

Lake in the Hills extends time for solar farm construction

Lake in the Hills officials have granted another extension for construction of a planned solar farm.

Volunteers Carol Smith, left, and Diane Coughlin hold the welcome sign to start the 75th annual Swedish Days parade on June 22, 2025 in downtown Geneva. City of Geneva officials are questioning whether and how they should continue to support the Swedish Days festival.

After mayor’s remarks, Geneva rethinking its support for chamber of commerce fests

In a rare showing of public ire, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns last week accused the Geneva Chamber of Commerce of lying about its finances and questioned how – or if – the city should continue to provide funds for the organization’s festivals.

Chicago police officer dead, another critically wounded in shooting at Swedish Hospital; suspect in custody

A Chicago police officer was killed and another was “fighting for his life” after being wounded in a shooting Saturday morning at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, the city’s top cop said.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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