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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to resign in October, to trigger special election for successor

Likely headed to Congress, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to resign Oct. 18, in time to trigger special election for his successor.

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Video gambling hearing ends after tensions flare between Mayor Brandon Johnson allies, opponents

A hearing on reversing Chicago’s legalization of video gambling terminals ended abruptly Wednesday after a call was made for a commissioner to resign.

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More tickets for Obama Presidential Center museum to go on sale

The next round of tickets for the museum at the Obama Presidential Center go on sale to the public on July 8, for admission to the museum from September through January 2027.

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Illinois could face new costs because of high error rate in SNAP food aid

A law signed by Trump last July expanded requirements for many adult SNAP recipients to work, volunteer or participate in job training. The new work and cost-share requirements are intended to increase accountability for participants and states — and to provide federal savings that offset new tax cuts.

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Judge bars immigration arrests at US courthouses in a setback for Trump

A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.

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Attorneys say threat, rancor with Munster councilman led to resignation

The Lake County Sheriff’s Department and Munster Police are investigating a threat leveled against a Munster town attorney that resulted in the firm resigning from the town.

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Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto opposes data center development

Blue Island Mayor Fred Bilotto said Tuesday he opposed data center development at the MetroSouth Hospital or the Libby building.

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Mrvan, union officials call on BP to end lockout in D.C.

U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, and others called for an end to the more than three-month long union lockout at the Whiting refinery in a Tuesday press conference in Washington, D.C.

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