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A longtime Chicago political operative pleaded guilty to a scheme to bribe then-state Sen. Martin Sandoval on behalf of a suburban construction company that needed state approval for a development in East Dundee.
William Helm, onetime deputy commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation and a former state transportation official, also admitted in a plea agreement with prosecutors that he and others helped arrange $40,000 in bribes to other, unnamed officials.
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Fire breaks out overnight at Palace Grill
The restaurant, founded in 1938, is known for its classic diner food. Located near Chicago’s 911 center and the United Center. Read more here.
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Illinois plans to add more than 1,000 new public EV chargers
Illinois, which has lagged in installing public EV charging stations, expects to add 1,000 fast-charging ports this year at locations such as shopping centers, hotels, truck stops and restaurants, according to Illinois electric vehicle officer Megha Lakhchaura. Read more here.
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White Sox likely would have to change state law to get taxpayer funding for new stadium
The Chicago White Sox met with a state funding agency to present plans for a new stadium, but officials say lawmakers would have to increase the borrowing limit if the team wants taxpayer financing. Read more here.
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Sonically, the first half of the “Vultures” listening experience picked up where “Fade,” the closing track on “Life of Pablo,” left off. Read more here.
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Israeli bombs target Gaza’s crowded Rafah as the US warns Israel against sending troops there
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said he has ordered the military to prepare a plan to evacuate civilians from Rafah ahead of an expected Israeli invasion of the densely populated southern Gaza city. Read more here.
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