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Federal prosecutors dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago

Federal prosecutors moved Thursday to dismiss charges against a woman who was shot several times by a Border Patrol agent last month during the federal immigration crackdown in the Chicago area

By The Associated Press●

Thanksgiving turkey prices lower this year

Farmers are rebuilding turkey flocks hit hard by avian flu, and overall demand has declined. That combination is helping keep turkey costs down for families this Thanksgiving.

By Hannah Spangler – FarmWeek●

7th Circuit stays judge’s order restricting immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons

From Capitol News Illinois: Wednesday’s decision also warned not to “overread today’s order” and said that evidence brought to Ellis about federal agents’ use of force in the Chicago area over the last two months “may support entry of a more tailored and appropriate” injunction

By Hannah Meisel - Capitol News Illinois●

Silvy: Watching my kids fall in love with a Bears team worth loving

Why Marc Silverman is choosing to be “sports happy” and not nitpick how the Bears win and who they continue to beat. Even if this team isn’t a true contender in 2025, they’ve got the coach, quarterback, and other assets to make them viable heading into the future

By Marc Silverman●

Illinois regulators deny roughly half of Nicor’s rate increase request

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved rate increases for Nicor and Ameren gas companies - but denied the much larger hikes both utilities were seeking.

By Claire O'Brien●