Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high

U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.

US-Iran tensions rise after new airstrikes as ceasefire faces more strain
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The U.S. and Iran exchanged new military strikes after an Iranian drone downed a U.S. Army helicopter, raising questions about whether a fragile ceasefire and broader peace efforts can hold.

Unsealed transcripts raise questions about prosecutors in dismissed Broadview ICE protest case
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Newly unsealed grand jury transcripts in a dismissed case tied to a protest outside the Broadview ICE Processing Center reveal juror concerns about the evidence presented, prompting new questions about the conduct of federal prosecutors.

Chicago cross burning in Grant Park sparks outrage, calls for answers
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Father Michael Pfleger discusses community reaction after a burning cross was discovered in Grant Park, the ongoing investigation, and why many residents view the incident through the lens of a painful history of racial intimidation and hate.

Chicago police officer shot 2 people in south suburb: report
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Questions outnumber answers after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday in the south suburbs. According to the Sun-Times, a Chicago police officer shot two people.

NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates

NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Balloon release honors Lansing man killed in shooting outside Culver’s
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Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.

South Elgin man injured officer, threatened to shoot during standoff, police say

A South Elgin man faces felony charges after police said he resisted arrest, injured an officer and barricaded himself inside a home during a standoff Tuesday afternoon.

Balloon release honors Lansing man killed in shooting outside Culver’s

Family, friends and classmates gathered Tuesday afternoon for a balloon release honoring 47-year-old Bruce Gibson, who was fatally shot while sitting in his car outside a Culver’s restaurant in Lansing.

Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Liam Stanton makes mayoral bid, new immigration center bill | The Chicago Report
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Liam Stanton is reflecting on his bid for Chicago mayor. And, a new immigration center bill is heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk for consideration. We break it all down.