Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoes pause to subminimum wage hike
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Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday announced he will veto a City Council measure to reverse the phasing out of the subminimum wage for tipped workers.

Another high-level Chicago city official out amid major shakeup
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There's more turmoil at the top of Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration with the resignation of a high-profile official. This comes after the firings of two other top aides, who criticized the mayor's approach to law enforcement.

‘Lion King’ lyrics lawsuit: Comedian sued for $27M over viral translation

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued over his now-viral translation of the iconic “Lion King” chant, with the composer saying the intentional mistranslation denigrates its cultural significance.

Poll: Most Americans say war in Iran has gone too far

As President Trump deploys more troops to the Middle East, the majority of Americans believe the U.S-Israeli war against Iran has gone too far, a new AP-NORC poll finds. 

Semi crash on Kennedy Expressway blocks lanes during morning rush
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A semi collided with a car Wednesday morning on the Kennedy Expressway, shutting down three lanes of traffic during the morning commute.

Expert analysis: US weighs Iran peace plan while deploying more troops to the Gulf
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Conflicting signals emerge as a potential US-Iran ceasefire plan surfaces while the Pentagon increases military presence, raising questions about diplomacy, deterrence, and the risk of wider conflict.

Trump admin must restore $2B in CTA funding for Red Line, other projects, judge rules
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration improperly withheld about $2 billion from the Chicago Transit Authority for its Red Line extension and modernization projects.

Broadview says Operation Midway Blitz cost village $700K, seeks reimbursement
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The mayor of Broadview, Illinois, is seeking reimbursement from the federal government over its Operation Midway Blitz, which she said cost the village more than $700,000.

Why Frank Thomas is suing the White Sox, an expert breaks down the law
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Former White Sox player, Frank Thomas, has filed a lawsuit alleging White Sox, Nike and Fanatics improperly used his identity without permission. Legal Analyst Karen Conti breaks down the lawsuit.

Pritzker acknowledges 'failures' in Sheridan Gorman's killing, Republican blame sanctuary laws
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Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday acknowledged "real failures" in the nation’s immigration system when asked about his reaction to the killing of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman last week, allegedly by an undocumented immigrant.

More troops reportedly being sent to Middle East

President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.

President Trump cites progress in Iran talks, but officials push back
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Professor Ian Hurd of Northwestern University discusses the conflicting claims between President Trump and Iranian officials, the prolonged nature of the conflict, and its global implications.