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Prosecutors clear Florida deputy in arrest of a Black man punched and dragged from his car

81% Center coverage: 36 sources

Prosecutors will take “no further action” against a Florida sheriff’s deputy in the arrest of a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers during a February traffic stop. See the Story

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Gov. JB Pritzker Doesn’t Rule Out Presidential Run in 2028: ‘Can’t Rule Anything Out’ — REUTERS / pwu404

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Gov. JB Pritzker Doesn’t Rule Out Presidential Run in 2028: ‘Can’t Rule Anything Out’

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Trump-Putin Summit Imminent? U.S. Sanctions Loom as Ukraine Peace Push Intensifies

Left57%

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Multiple law enforcement officers shot in southern Virginia

52% Center coverage: 33 sources

Rep. John McGuire confirmed that at least two deputies were shot in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on Wednesday evening. A large police presence remains at the scene in Gretna, near the border between North Carolina and Virginia.US Crime · Virginia See the Story

Report: Cubs Call up Top Prospect Caissie Ahead of Series Finale Against Blue Jays

54% Left coverage: 24 sources

TORONTO (WGN) — The Chicago Cubs are calling up top prospect Owen Caissie, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Caissie, a right-handed throwing, left-handed hitting 23-year-old outfielder, is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the Cubs' system, according to MLB.com. In 92 games with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this season, he is hitting .292/.393/.573 with 22 home runs, 26 doubles and 52 RBI. A human interest nugget about Caissie, he was born and raised in B…Chicago Cubs · Toronto See the Story

Plane makes emergency landing in Joliet

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

Joliet police responded to the area of McDonough Street and Infantry Drive for a report of a possible downed aircraft around 5:14 p.m.Aircraft · Joliet See the Story

Body Found In Springbrook Prairie Believed To Be Missing Naperville Mom

100% Center coverage: 5 sources

Police said clothing on the body is consistent with what the missing mom of four was last seen wearing.Naperville · Naperville See the Story

One year after suburban crash killed teen, parents take legal action

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Almost a year after a crash in suburban Mokena killed an 18-year-old girl, a pair of lawsuits are raising new questions about what happened.Mokena · Mokena Read Article

'Begrudgingly agreed': John Stamos agrees to join Riot Fest lineup after years of begging, but with a few conditions

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

Video in the player above from 2024 shows the life-sized butter statue of John Stamos on the Riot Fest grounds from overhead. CHICAGO (WGN) — After a years-long one-sided love affair between Riot Fest and actor John Stamos, the beloved TV uncle has finally agreed to make an appearance at the annual music festival, but there are some special demands that must be met. Organizers announced on Thursday that years of social media harassment have fina…Chicago, IL · Chicago See the Story

Another Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Naperville: Police

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Police say the 39-year-old driver was killed when the motorcycle struck a fence.Naperville · Naperville See the Story

Young Americans Could Lose $110,000 in Career Earnings to Keep Social Security Afloat

100% Center coverage: 7 sources

Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.Social Security · Chicago See the Story

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