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Trump suggests he’ll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting
12/08/2025

Trump suggests he’ll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting

President Donald Trump said Monday that he expected to determine mere moments into his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week whether it would be possible to work out a deal to halt t…

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies
12/08/2025

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies.

Gov. JB Pritzker again makes N**i comparisons after President Trump threatens DC-like takeover in Chicago
12/08/2025

Gov. JB Pritzker again makes N**i comparisons after President Trump threatens DC-like takeover in Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump “has absolutely no right and no legal ability” to send National Guard troops to Chicago following president’s threat.

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit joins growing Democratic field running for Illinois comptroller
11/08/2025

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit joins growing Democratic field running for Illinois comptroller

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit joins a Democratic field running for state comptroller, including state Rep. Margaret Croke, Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and Champaign County Auditor George Danos.

5 injured in Bronzeville shooting, police say
11/08/2025

5 injured in Bronzeville shooting, police say

Five people were injured, one seriously, in a shooting Monday afternoon in Bronzeville, authorities said.

Man fired 180 shots, shattering 150 windows, in CDC attack
11/08/2025

Man fired 180 shots, shattering 150 windows, in CDC attack

The man who attacked the CDC headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired more than 180 shots into the campus and broke about 150 windows, with bullets piercing “blast-resistant” windows and spattering …

Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect is detained
11/08/2025

Police say 3 dead in a shooting at a Target in Austin, Texas, and a suspect is detained

At least three people were killed in a shooting at a Target store in Austin, Texas, on Monday and a suspect has been detained, police said.

East Chicago man accused of shooting at two women, using child as ‘shield’
11/08/2025

East Chicago man accused of shooting at two women, using child as ‘shield’

An East Chicago man is facing an attempted murder case in a drug-fueled incident where he allegedly shot at two women, used a child as a “shield,” then ended up hitting one woman with his gun, whil…

One year later, grandmother reflects on Gary teen disappearance
11/08/2025

One year later, grandmother reflects on Gary teen disappearance

For one year, the family of Ja’Niyah McMichael has searched for the missing 14-year-old girl. There have been no updates.

Indian Prairie District 204 superintendent search continues, with community forums set for late August
11/08/2025

Indian Prairie District 204 superintendent search continues, with community forums set for late August

The forums will be held virtually on Aug. 26 and Aug. 28, the district said.

Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills deal with ‘challenges’ presented by rising use of e-bikes
11/08/2025

Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills deal with ‘challenges’ presented by rising use of e-bikes

Increased use of e-bikes in some area communities has resulted in local village boards and police departments having to deal with what some officials are calling “challenges.” Hinsdale …

Chesterton officers protected selves and public in shooting suspect, prosecutor rules
11/08/2025

Chesterton officers protected selves and public in shooting suspect, prosecutor rules

Two Chesterton officers were justified in firing shots after a drug-impaired, wanted felon fired first during a confrontation in front of the Hilton Garden Inn.

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