Trial of Chicago businessman James Weiss: Evidence seen and heard by the jury

The trial has given jurors — and the public — a glimpse into the largely uncharted world of sweepstakes machines, sometimes called “gray machines,” which allow customers to put in money, receive a coupon to redeem for merchandise online and then play electronic games like slot machines. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release…

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‘The corruption in this case was blatant and obvious’: Feds make final pitch as jury deliberations begin in bribery trial of politically connected Chicago businessman

A federal jury on Thursday began deliberating the fate of a politically connected Chicago businessman accused of corrupting the political process by attempting to pay off two sitting state legislators. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Police investigating separate Lake County shootings that left 3 injured

None of the three people shot in the two incidents sustained life-threatening wounds, police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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What does it take to afford a 2-bedroom rental in Chicago? New report finds wages still lagging.

In the Chicago metro area, a person would need to earn nearly $28 an hour working 40 hours a week in order to afford a two-bedroom apartment, the report found. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Closing arguments to begin Wednesday in politically charged bribery trial of Chicago businessman James Weiss

Closing arguments were set to begin Wednesday in the bribery trial of a politically connected Chicago businessman accused of arranging to pay off two state legislators. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago-St. Louis Amtrak travel getting upgraded to 110 mph

Amtrak travel between Chicago and St. Louis is about to get 15 minutes quicker thanks to a high-speed rail project allowing trains to reach speeds of 110 mph, Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Tuesday forecast: Possible showers, high of 62 expected

With the area experiencing moderate drought conditions, the expected precipitation amounts of a tenth to a quarter of an inch are needed. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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US consumer price growth slowed last month as inflation shows signs of steady decline

Consumer prices in the United States cooled last month, rising just 0.1% from April to May and extending the past year’s steady easing of inflation. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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What makes a fair election? Recent redistricting the most politically balanced in years

Democrats have for years bemoaned partisan redistricting plans that helped Republicans win far more congressional seats than expected. But that advantage has disappeared. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Elgin man charged in fatal Hoffman Estates car crash that killed two teens

Deni Rubio, 34, of Elgin was charged with two counts of aggravated DUI resulting in the death of another person, two counts of reckless homicide and one count of attempting to disarm a police officer. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago homicides in 2023: 254 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.

Maps and charts showing where and when homicides took place in the city during 2023, with race, sex and age of the victims. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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2 teens killed in Hoffman Estates car crash, police say

Two 18-year-olds were killed in a car crash on Saturday morning in Hoffman Estates, according to police. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Gurnee dad, his daughter set sights on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to celebrate his 60th and fatherhood

Layne Pollard, owner of Central Bark, will summit the dormant volcano with his daughter Jorie for his 60th birthday and Father’s Day. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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School choice or a drain on public education? Backers aim to save controversial private school tax credit left out of new Illinois budget

Critics say the state shouldn’t fund a program that shifts public funds to private and religious schools, some of which discriminate. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Former youth football coach found guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of pregnant woman and her baby, who only lived days

A Cook County jury on Friday found a Chicago man guilty of murdering the pregnant mother of his child, as well as his baby, who was delivered alive but only lived for days. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Man dies in fatal crash Friday night while driving gunshot victim to hospital, police say

A 33-year-old man was pronounced dead Friday night after he crashed into a vehicle and struck a pole in the Bronzeville neighborhood, trying to get a gunshot victim to UChicago Medicine, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Off-duty officer confronted by gunman, no one injured, Chicago police said

Detectives are investigating after a gunman fled the scene of a confrontation with an off-duty police officer Friday night on the Southwest Side where gunfire was exchanged, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago Public Schools’ head of special education resigns amid district violations of physical restraint laws

State education officials contend untrained staff used physical restraints on students and continued the practice after being told to halt it. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Woman, 57, pulled from fire in Austin neighborhood, was shot in leg, pronounced dead: police

Doctors at Stroger Hospital discovered the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago Bears’ stadium move remains at an impasse as lawmakers want impact studies — and team wants legislation

Some frustrated fans want action on a Chicago Bears’ proposed move to Arlington Heights, but lawmakers’ say they need economic and traffic studies. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Man charged with concealing death of Logan Square woman to appear in bond court, cops say

While Chicago police continue to investigate the case of a missing Logan Square woman found dead in a residence a block away from her home, a 34-year-old man her brother said was a boyfriend was charged with concealing a homicidal death. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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Chicago Bears team leaders to chat with select group of Arlington Heights area community members at invite-only meeting

A group aiming to promote more of a relationship between Arlington Heights residents and the Chicago Bears has organized a meeting between the team and local interests. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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