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Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump’s $1.776 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ settlement fund

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
May 29, 2026 8:01 pm - A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government, halting its formation or any potential payouts for at least the next two weeks.
Judge probes whether deal creating Trump’s $1.8 billion fund constitutes fraud

By Maegan Vazquez and Salvador Rizzo
May 29, 2026 7:53 pm - A federal judge on Friday ordered lawyers for President Donald Trump and his family to respond to “grievous allegations” that an unusual deal to end their lawsuit against the IRS constituted an act of fraud, asking them to explain why the controversial agreement was an appropriate way to resolve the case.
Forest preserve commissioners to consider impact of new runway on Waukegan Savanna

By Mick Zawislak
May 29, 2026 7:52 pm - The process to secure approvals for a new runway at Waukegan National Airport continues Monday as Lake County forest preserve commissioners consider a resolution finding the project will not adversely impact the adjoining Waukegan Savanna.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump’s name on building, blocks closure

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and STEVEN SLOAN
May 29, 2026 7:14 pm - A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations — the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the nation's capital.
Lisle board mulls zoning revision amid concerns over data centers

By Katlyn Smith
May 29, 2026 5:57 pm - Lisle officials are poised to add another hurdle for data center developers to clear if they want to build one on an industrially zoned property in town.
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

By MARCIA DUNN
May 29, 2026 5:54 pm - Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around.
‘We’re getting near the end’: Clock ticking for a Bears stadium deal this weekend in Springfield

By Christopher Placek
May 29, 2026 5:53 pm - With just two days left in Illinois’ spring legislative session, lawmakers are racing against the clock to pass property tax break legislation that would enable the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.
Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

By ERIK VERDUZCO and ALLEN G. BREED
May 29, 2026 4:59 pm - A bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five people and injuring dozens, including the driver, authorities said.
Dallas firefighters were preparing evacuation moments before deadly apartment blast, chief says

By JAMIE STENGLE and JULIO CORTEZ
May 29, 2026 4:55 pm - Firefighters responding to reports of a gas leak at a Dallas apartment complex had already arrived and were preparing to evacuate residents when the building exploded in a massive fireball, killing three people and injuring several more, the city's fire chief said Friday.
Cary-Grove High students awarded chamber scholarships

By Cathy Moran, Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce
May 29, 2026 4:53 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce awarded two $2,000 college scholarships to Cary-Grove High School students Angel Apaez and Aria Stanton, continuing its tradition of investing over $70,000 in local youth education.

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