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"All columnists should be beaten to a pulp and converted back into paper!"
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Jun 13
"Because if that angel would be with you, it would be me. But I don't think I can protect you from everything. You have to protect yourself. And love your parents and love your sisters and brothers. And, of course, love grandfather." capitolfax.com/2026/06/12/my…
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Jun 12
Was told by a NPS employee this tree across from Lincoln’s home in Springfield IL is the last confirmed “witness tree” that would have been standing when Lincoln lived here and would have seen. Last night’s storm has destroyed it, staff say it can’t be saved #History #Lincoln
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#BREAKING Federal prosecutors in Chicago have moved to permanently dismiss charges against two defendants in a fraud case tied to Loretto Hospital in what appears to be a bid to avoid a hearing over prosecutorial misconduct before a grand jury:
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Jun 10
Lawsuit: WGN, others presented ‘vetted wealth expert’ who had criminal history and turned out to be alleged fraudster dlvr.it/TSzLfP
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Jun 10
Again, I ask why no radio or television outlet in Chicago who brings on Marc Ganis has noted that he's worked hand-in-hand with the NFL for years, to the point where you can easily find multiple articles on him being nicknamed "The 33rd Owner." He's not some independent expert!
Jun 10
Marc Ganis, president and co-founder of sports business consulting firm SportsCorp, told "Chicago Tonight" on Tueday that the Bears are 80% of the way toward being fully committed to Hammond.
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Jun 10
Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today’s edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) dlvr.it/TSyzBX
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Jun 9
AUSA Sheri Mecklenburg: "I would never ask you to charge somebody if I didn't think there was probable cause … I don't charge people unless I'm absolutely sure."
Jun 9
DEVELOPING: Read the grand jury transcripts that tanked the controversial 'Broadview 6' case, via @Suntimes: chicago.suntimes.com/immigra…
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Jun 9
Boutros to former federal prosecutors: There’s now more work for everyone dlvr.it/TSy6z2
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