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A Tax Program for Development in Chicago Left Poor Areas Behind, Study Says

26 août 2026 à 12:32
New research suggests that TIF, a multibillion dollar tax program intended to revive the city’s blighted neighborhoods, has mostly benefited downtown areas.

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TIF aims to revitalize declining areas, but new research found that the program has been less effective in some Chicago neighborhoods.

Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush-Money Trial

16 août 2026 à 09:28
The U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.

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Andrew S. Boutros, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, ordered a Democratic fund-raising firm to turn over a broad range of sensitive communications.

What We Know About the Storms Battering the Midwest

13 août 2026 à 15:55
A lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.

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Natalee Andrews, left, and Nathan Dyer looked at the floodwaters in Crooksville, Ohio, on Tuesday.
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