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Some of the 19 Great Dane puppies born to Piper sleep next to her after feeding Thursday at their home in Batavia.

‘None of us could count straight’: Batavia Great Dane gives birth to surprising litter of 19

A family in Batavia just welcomed a litter of 19 Great Dane puppies — all born alive and healthy. The litter is believed to be one of the largest known live Great Dane litters locally.

Cook County Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”

Mid-May ruling set for special prosecutor demand to investigate alleged ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Cook County Judge Erica Reddick on Friday heard arguments for and against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate alleged wrongdoing by federal immigration agents during last fall’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” While petitioners pushing for a special prosecutor say Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has “abdicated her responsibility” by not opening any investigations, the state’s attorney maintains she has limited authority to do so. Reddick will deliver her ruling during a May 11 hearing.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions Friday about legislation enabling the Chicago Bears to relocate to Arlington Heights.

‘A need for speed’: Pritzker backs Bears bill with caveats as GOP rival Bailey blasts it

The House bill offering incentives for the Chicago Bears and property tax relief for suburbanites, isn’t ready for the Super Bowl, Gov. JB Pritzker says.

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College of Lake County career counselor faces grooming charges involving Wauconda High School students

A college and career navigator employed by the College of Lake County working at Wauconda High School, has been charged with grooming and solicitation of two female students.

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong can't get to a ball hit for a double by Los Angeles Dodgers' Alex Freeland during Sunday’s game.

Wrobleski dazzles with 6 scoreless innings, wins 4th straight start as Dodgers beat Cubs, 6-0

LOS ANGELES — Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to become the first Dodgers pitcher since 2009 to win his first four starts, and Los Angeles defeated the Cubs...

Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Chicago Bears with the 25th overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Being picky: Bears showed in draft that they have a type when choosing players

The Bears added seven players during the three-day NFL draft this weekend. They used their first-round draft pick to take Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman and then added th...

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Fire leaves Antioch-area home uninhabitable

An Antioch-area home was left uninhabitable after a fire Saturday afternoon.

Chicago police officer dead, another critically wounded in shooting at Swedish Hospital; suspect in custody

A Chicago police officer was killed and another was “fighting for his life” after being wounded in a shooting Saturday morning at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, the city’s top cop said.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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