Aurora Mayor John Laesch is defending his decision to have flags at Aurora municipal facilities flown at full-staff Friday through Sunday while flags at federal and state facilities are at half-staff following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an appearance in Utah on Wednesday. President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff at all federal … [Read more...] about Aurora mayor defends decision to fly flags at full-staff this weekend
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Chicago Fire host New York City FC in Eastern Conference play
New York City FC (13-9-5, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Fire (12-10-6, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago +105, NYCFC +226, Draw +269; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Fire and New York City FC square off in Eastern Conference play. The Fire are 9-7-5 in conference … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire host New York City FC in Eastern Conference play
Prosecution continues case against the man accused in a Trump assassination attempt
Witnesses from the FBI and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on Friday offered details on the law enforcement response and evidence collection during the trial of a man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump while he played golf in South Florida last year. One FBI agent presented a 3D computer model of the golf course that showed the so-called sniper’s … [Read more...] about Prosecution continues case against the man accused in a Trump assassination attempt
In announcing for governor, Republican Ted Dabrowski leaves more questions than answers
In an inauspicious launch to his campaign for governor, conservative activist Ted Dabrowski left more questions than answers Friday as he acknowledged the skepticism that exists about the GOP’s future in deep-blue Illinois. After delivering a campaign speech of just under nine minutes, Dabrowski immediately turned from a makeshift lectern and walked up the steps into his … [Read more...] about In announcing for governor, Republican Ted Dabrowski leaves more questions than answers
Illinois Democrats call for investigation into fatal shooting of Franklin Park man by ICE agent
Hours after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents fatally shot a man in Franklin Park, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, a Democrat from Chicago, called for a full investigation of the shooting at a news conference Friday night held in tandem with local officials and immigrant rights leaders. He spoke over a loud group of protesters who called out, “Don’t investigate, … [Read more...] about Illinois Democrats call for investigation into fatal shooting of Franklin Park man by ICE agent


