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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia

By Gerry Shih, Karen DeYoung, Suzan Haidamous, Catherine Belton and Ari Flanzraich
Jan 14, 2026 4:27 pm - Days before protests erupted in Iran in late December, Israeli officials notified the Iranian leadership via Russia that they would not launch strikes against Iran if Israel were not attacked first. Iran responded through the Russian channel that it would also refrain from a preemptive attack, diplomats and regional officials with knowledge of the exchange said.
Trump claims killing of Iran protesters ‘has stopped’ even as Tehran signals executions ahead

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and FARNOUSH AMIRI
Jan 14, 2026 4:23 pm - President Donald Trump said Wednesday made a vague statement that he’s been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has indicated fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters.
Venezuela’s acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

By REGINA GARCIA CANO
Jan 14, 2026 4:17 pm - Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Wednesday her government would continue releasing prisoners detained under former President Nicolás Maduro's rule in what she described as “a new political moment” since his ouster by the United States earlier this month.
Time Out Market Chicago announces it will close

By Rick West
Jan 14, 2026 4:11 pm - Time Out Market Chicago announced Wednesday that it will close following business on Jan. 23.
Man accused of killing son’s support dog

By Susan Sarkauskas
Jan 14, 2026 4:08 pm - A Bloomingdale man has been charged with animal cruelty, accused of killing his son’s emotional support dog.
Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, AP source says

By STEVE KARNOWSKI
Jan 14, 2026 4:07 pm - A federal officer shot a person in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel during an arrest Wednesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.The person cautioned the information was still preliminary, and the investigation was in its early stages. The person could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
Volunteers sought for new Vernon Hills Park District environmental committee

Daily Herald report
Jan 14, 2026 4:00 pm - The Vernon Hills Park District is seeking five resident volunteers to join a newly formed environmental sustainability committee.
Supreme Court allows Illinois congressman to challenge mail-in balloting

By Justin Jouvenal and Patrick Marley
Jan 14, 2026 3:25 pm - The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed an Illinois congressman and others to pursue a lawsuit challenging the state’s practice of counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, the first of two possible rulings on the voting practice that President Donald Trump and his allies have claimed without evidence is riddled with fraud.
Ruling on new trial for Marni Yang set for May

By Steve Zalusky
Jan 14, 2026 2:40 pm - A Lake County judge has set a May 15 date for a ruling on whether convicted murderer Marni Yang will receive a new trial.
Sales tax in Deer Park may stay 8% for a while longer

By Russell Lissau
Jan 14, 2026 2:14 pm - Empowered by a change in state law, Deer Park officials are considering leaving the overall sales tax on goods purchased in town at 8%.

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