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Afternoon Briefing

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Good afternoon, Chicago.

Federal prosecutors entered into a deferred prosecution agreement today with a 19-year-old man accused of assaulting a deputy U.S. marshal during a traffic stop in suburban Hazel Crest last fall, making it the latest case related to Operation Midway Blitz on track to an end without a conviction.

Oscar Jesus Rosales Vergara was charged with a misdemeanor count of assaulting a federal agent in the course of official duties. Prosecutors today agreed to drop the case after six months if Vergara stays out of trouble.

Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices.

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Chicago police respond to the scene of a car crash and an officer-involved shooting on Homan Avenue north of Chicago Avenue in Chicago on March 9, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Driver fatally wounded by police after fleeing traffic stop, hitting pedestrian and CTA bus in Humboldt Park

A driver connected to a shooting late yesterday afternoon in the Humboldt Park neighborhood was wounded by police when his vehicle was pulled over for questioning, Chicago police said.

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Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park on June 25, 2018. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Opening arguments begin in first Illinois trial against Abbott over its formula for premature babies

Four Illinois mothers would never have allowed their prematurely born babies to be fed a specialized formula made by Abbott Laboratories had they known about the risks, an attorney for the parents argued in court.

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Houston guard Kingston Flemings attempts to score as Kansas guard Jamari McDowell defends Feb. 23, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Who should Chicago Bulls fans watch during March Madness? Here are 8 potential NBA draft prospects.

The next month will help determine the fates of dozens of star college players — and the future of teams such as the Chicago Bulls.

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Gino Gambarota uses a meat slicer while working the corned beef station at Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen, Jan. 22, 2026. He started working at Manny’s almost 43 years ago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who’s behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

Corned beef sandwiches on St. Patrick’s Day have become the ritual food for the day that we celebrate in Chicago by dyeing the river an unholy green.

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Missiles launched from Iran are seen in the sky over central Israel, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Israel says Iran is using cluster munitions. What to know about the weapons.

Over 120 countries have signed an international convention banning the use of cluster munitions, although Israel, the United States and Iran are among the nations that have not joined the treaty.

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