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Monday, March 30, 2026

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first — and apparently last — chief homelessness officer exits

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first chief homelessness officer appears to be his last, with his inaugural appointee departing the position and no plan to replace her.

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Cook County property taxes doubled the rate of inflation in past 30 years, Treasurer Maria Pappas study finds

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ report calls on Democratic leaders that run state government to enact significant reforms and find ways for local taxing agencies to cut spending.

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Israel punishes a military unit that assaulted a CNN crew in the West Bank

Netzah Yehuda is a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers that has been linked to abuses of Palestinian civilians in the past, including the death of a 78-year-old Palestinian American man after his detention by the battalion’s forces in 2022.

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President Donald Trump issues new threat to Iran’s civilian infrastructure if a ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached soon.

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South Suburban Relentless to continue biweekly protests after Saturday’s record breaking ‘No Kings’ rally in Orland Park

South Suburban Relentless saw between 3,000 and 4,000 people in Orland Park ‘No Kings’ rally, will continue biweekly protests.

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‘No Kings’ protest along Willow Springs Road in Western Springs draws about 1,400

About 1,400 protesters turned out Saturday along Willow Springs Road to voice their general displeasure with the Trump administration.

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War impacts Valparaiso immigrant from Iran

Since the U.S. and Israel started the war against Iran, Pedram Etebari, of Valparaiso, has been unable to contact his family in Iran.

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UFC brings cage-match bout to the White House

Cage-match fighting is coming to the White House to fete President Donald Trump, a proud proponent of cage-match politics.

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