Sunday, April 19, 2026

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the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
Aurora mayor says Kane County sheriff's decisions before police shooting led to 'unfortunate loss of life'

Mayor Richard Irvin was referring to Sheriff Ron Hain's order to seize the suspect's car the night before the fatal shooting, "compromising" an undercover Aurora police operation to arrest the man safely. Hain called Irvin's comments "reckless and inappropriate."

religion
  • by david hall
Chicago Catholics embrace 'inspiring' story of Carlo Acutis, set to be first millennial saint

Before Pope Francis acknowledged a second miracle attributed to Carlo Acutis in May, starting the process of giving him sainthood, Chicago Catholics were already embracing the Italian teen’s story and named a local parish after him in 2022.

nation-world
  • by david hall
Mexico votes in historic elections marred by cartel violence and deep division

Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum faces main opposition candidate Xóchitl Gálvez, a tech entrepreneur and former senator.

casinos-gambling
  • by david hall
Pritzker bets FanDuel, DraftKings won't leave Illinois over hefty sports wagering tax hike

Major online oddsmakers like FanDuel and DraftKings say they have to "reevaluate" their Illinois operations with a hefty tax increase on the way. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is just getting its fair share from the $1 billion industry.