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The federal judge considering potential sanctions in the controversial “Broadview Six” case made her first formal discovery requests to the U.S. attorney’s office today, demanding any written communications with anyone outside the office regarding “investigatory or charging decisions” as well as an email sent to U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros attaching an expedited transcript of grand jury proceedings.

If the communications were oral rather than written, U.S. District Judge April Perry said in her order, the government must provide the people present for such communication, the date, time and length of the conversation, and a certification that there was no recording or transcription made of the discussion.

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Tom Godowski, of Itasca, tailgates while dressed as Mike Ditka before the Bears and Jets played Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Tom Godowski, of Itasca, tailgates while dressed as Mike Ditka before the Bears and Jets played Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘We’ll never forget him, ever’: Chicago Bears fans reminisce on Mike Ditka’s legacy

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Dozens of hotel workers, including bartender Phillip Mchone, center, strike outside the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, Oct. 9, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)
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Workers at six Chicago hotels walked off the job today as the city heads into marathon weekend, said the workers’ union, Unite Here Local 1. Read more here.

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Former Bears coach Mike Ditka, who was also a player on the 1963 Bears NFL championship team, on Aug. 29, 2013, at Mike Ditka's Restaurant in Chicago. (Michael Tercha/baiduhai)
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Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86

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Damon Albarn of the Gorillaz on their Mountain Tour at the United Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Chicago. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the baiduhai)
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The stage for Gorillaz was set with long red velvet curtains, like on a theater stage, with the floor of the United Center turned into a mix of packed upper-level bowl seats and standing-room-only floor seats. ⁠Read more here.

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Hurricane Isaias, on a path to become the first Atlantic hurricane to strike the U.S. this year, muscled up to major hurricane strength Friday morning as it churned closer to the Florida Panhandle, according to the National Hurricane Center. (National Hurricane Center/TNS)
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