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Four months after the implosion of the “Broadview Six” case against Operation Midway Blitz protesters, a federal judge is finally scheduled to hear arguments today that could spark further scandal for a U.S. attorney’s office beset by allegations of vindictive prosecution and grand jury misconduct.
The case has sparked national attention and is expected to attract a horde of media to the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, where an overflow courtroom has been set up to handle the crowd.
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Coaches on kiss cam: Costumed couple make memorable moment at Soldier Field
Two Bears super-fans made for a memorable moment at this week’s matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles when they came dressed as the coaches — and got caught kissing on camera. Read more here.
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- Chicago joins lawsuit over Trump’s EPA repealing rule that limits emissions from power plants
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Data centers could generate $57B over next decade in Illinois if public backlash addressed, study says
Over the next decade, data centers currently being planned for Illinois could generate $57 billion in new investment, create 120,000 jobs, and boost property tax revenue — mostly for schools — by $300 million per year. Read more here.
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- Judge appoints receiver to manage Calumet City’s River Oaks West shopping center in foreclosure lawsuit
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Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field tomorrow. Here’s what to know about the $875 million stadium.
Northwestern announced a sellout of the 35,000-seat stadium for the opener. As fans prepare to check out the Wildcats’ new home, here’s what you need to know. Read more here.
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Chicago’s book translators ‘inhabit’ languages in their work, which is more art than science
For Izidora Angel, translating books from her native Bulgarian to English is akin to an actor reading a script. Read more here.
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Hurricane Rachel strengthens to Category 2 off of Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Another storm strengthened into a Category 2 cyclone off Mexico’s Pacific coast this morning at the same time northern Mexico and parts of the southwest were reeling from flooding and damages from Hurricane Polo earlier this week. Read more here.
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