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Defense attorneys in the federal racketeering case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant said in new filings Monday that prosecutors’ apparent plan to immunize former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo and compel him to testify is dubious due to “competency issues.”
The filings also previewed what likely will be a key element of Madigan’s defense: that while others may have schemed behind the scenes to try to influence the powerful House speaker, there is no evidence Madigan was in on it or that he took any official action to assist them.
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Chicago Swifties join the international tour craze, flying to Europe to see Taylor Swift for less money
Partly due to stricter rules on reselling and limits for markups above face value, tickets in Europe tend to be thousands of dollars cheaper than her sold-out North American shows. Read more here.
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- With finances in black, Gary schools exit from seven-year state oversight
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Brian and Kristine Richards speak on Dec. 13, 2023, in front of a family portrait about the death of their 14-year-old son, Sean Richards, pictured at right, in an accident in July at Fuller’s Car Wash in Hinsdale.
Hinsdale car wash considers closure to settle lawsuit from victim’s family
For months the Richards family and other community members have petitioned the Village Board to enact greater safety measures around Fullers, including the installation of crash-tested bollards and safety signs along Lincoln Street. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Lincolnshire 5-bedroom house with finished basement, 4-car garage: $2.3M
- State attorney general files suit about Waukegan hospital demolition
‘He has the most growth potential out of any of the guys.’ Get to know Chicago Bears rookie Kiran Amegadjie.
The Bears’ third-round draft pick, who is from Hinsdale, said he was brimming with excitement about contributing to “the history and culture of my favorite team.” Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Chicago Cubs blow their 16th save, fall in another one-run game as the San Francisco Giants blast a 3-run homer in 9th
- Chicago White Sox OFs Tommy Pham and Dominic Fletcher reflect on a World Series with Arizona and recent injury recovery
Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart on “The Late Show.” (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS)
Free tickets available for ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ and ‘Daily Show’ in Chicago during DNC
This will be the first time Colbert has taken his show on the road, though the show has broadcast live during the political conventions in previous election years. Read more here.
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- Jesus Lizard will headline new Warm Love Cool Dreams music festival
- Santana and Counting Crows reunite for tour, stopping in Tinley Park
How President Biden’s new immigration policy works
The policy announced Tuesday is aimed at people who have been living in the United States for more than a decade and have built their lives and families here. Read more here.
More top stories from around the world:
- New York’s top court declines to hear Trump’s appeal of gag order in hush money case
- Justin Timberlake arrested and accused of driving while intoxicated on Long Island ahead of Chicago shows at United Center
Chicago Tribune , 2024-06-18 20:39:13
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