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‘I don't see that you have any guardrails’: Judge presses DOJ attorney about Guard deployment

‘I don't see that you have any guardrails’: Judge presses DOJ attorney about Guard deployment

A federal court judge pressed a Department of Justice attorney about the accuracy of court filings claiming violence from anti-government protesters, as arguments got underway this morning in the state’s lawsuit seeking to block a National Guard deployment to Chicago.

 
Community leaders speak out on ICE activity in Will County

Community leaders speak out on ICE activity in Will County

Community advocates and elected officials gathered Wednesday in Joliet for a news conference that doubled as a rally for immigrants, one day after the Texas National Guard arrived in Will County.

 
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Security increased around National Guard base in Elwood as activity draws public’s attention

Security increased around National Guard base in Elwood as activity draws public’s attention

One day after federalized members of the Texas National Guard arrived at the Joliet Area Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood, security was increased around the facility, limiting visibility for the public and the media.

 
Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

Federal court to weigh Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago area

President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Illinois faces legal scrutiny Thursday at a pivotal court hearing, a day after a small number of troops began...

 
Probation for woman who abducted daughter, stayed away almost six years

Probation for woman who abducted daughter, stayed away almost six years

A St. Charles-area woman who abducted her daughter and kept her for almost six years, until they were recognized from a television program about missing people, has been sentenced to two years of probation.

 
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Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza

CAIRO — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners — a brea...

 
41st annual Pinball Expo to light up Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Oct. 15-18

41st annual Pinball Expo to light up Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Oct. 15-18

Still growing year by year in size and breadth, the 41st annual Pinball Expo returns Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 15-18, to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. “Pinball is universal in its interest and appeal,” says expo organizer Rob Berk.

 
3 injured in Batavia crash

3 injured in Batavia crash

Batavia police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left three people injured Tuesday night.

 
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Sorting through the Big Ten’s second tier: Who still has a shot at contention?

Sorting through the Big Ten’s second tier: Who still has a shot at contention?

Beyond the top-10 trio, there are as many as nine other teams with at least one loss that could compete for both the league title and a College Football Playoff spot. However, none of them are infallible. Let’s break down nine teams that have a reasonable shot at remaining in league title contention entering midseason.

 
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme-song composer

Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme-song composer

When rapper-actor Common was a kid, he carried towels and sneakers as a Chicago Bulls ball boy. Decades later, Common has teamed up with his longtime collaborators to compose “Victory” as the official theme for NBA on Prime, the streaming platform announced Thursday.

 

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