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‘Broadview Six’ charges dropped as Chicago's top federal prosecutor admits case was tainted by misconduct
May 22, 2026 4:37 pm - Chicago’s top federal prosecutor announced the permanent dismissal Thursday of charges against the remaining members of the“Broadview Six” in a stunning hearing that revealed apparent misconduct by his staff before a grand jury during Operation Midway Blitz.
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Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fundMay 22, 2026 4:20 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of President Donald Trump's critics, including a fired prosecutor and a college professor acquitted of assaulting federal agents at a protes...
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Trump administration rule to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroadMay 22, 2026 4:14 pm - WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surpris...
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Aurora plans massive dredging of Mastodon LakeMay 22, 2026 4:06 pm - Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park in Aurora will soon get an overdue clean-out that will improve its quality and usefulness.
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Flotilla activists describe beatings, tasers and mistreatment by Israeli forcesMay 22, 2026 3:27 pm - Activists detained when their flotilla attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza say they have been mistreated at the hands of Israeli soldiers, describing beat...
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Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deportedMay 22, 2026 3:18 pm - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump's immigratio...
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Fenton school board facing second suit over allegations about former teacherMay 22, 2026 3:13 pm - The Fenton High School District 100 school board is facing a second lawsuit accusing it of failing to protect a student from a former teacher and coach she says sexually harassed her.
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Indian Trails, Vernon Area libraries offer summer reading clubsMay 22, 2026 12:59 pm - Summer is right around the corner, and both the Indian Trails and Vernon Area libraries are gearing up for their annual summer reading clubs.
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Buffalo Grove police collecting items for DCFSMay 22, 2026 12:58 pm - The Buffalo Grove Police Department is collecting items for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for the remainder of May.
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Judge rules South Barrington Park District's land auction was improperMay 22, 2026 11:57 am - The South Barrington Park District’s 2024 auction of land subsequently purchased by a religious group was improper, a judge has ruled.