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Guilty plea likely from Crestwood mayor in red-light camera corruption probe

Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta was charged with bribery, tax crimes, and lying to agents.

Chicago Journal

Former US Sen. Adlai Stevenson III, 90, dead from dementia

Stevenson is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Adlai IV and Warwick; two brothers, John and Borden; and nine grandchildren.

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CTA requiring all employees to receive COVID vaccinations

Employees who do not provide proof of vaccination by the Oct. 25 deadline will face discipline in accordance with the CTA guidelines, the agency said.

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Illinois Senate passes energy deal governor says falls short

Union and business groups have expressed concerns about the loss of jobs and the reliability of the electric grid while some consumers groups worry about rate hikes.

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School settles lawsuit by pro-gun rights student for $35K

The student was 16 and a junior at the time. She argued that her rights to free speech, due process, and equal protection were violated by school officials.

Illinois Politics

Illinois Dems set to OK new legislative maps over criticism

"At each opportunity in this redistricting process, it's as if lawmakers went out of their way to ensure the creation of these maps had as little public input as possible," said Jay Young, executive director of Common Cause Illinois.

Chicago Journal

Kabul Airport Attack Kills 60 Afghans, 13 US Troops

The blasts came hours after Western officials warned of a major attack, urging people to leave the airport. But that advice went largely unheeded by Afghans desperate to escape the country.