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El Chapo · ChicagoBy CHRISTINE FERNANDO, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” is expected to plead guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges at a Wednesday hearing. He would be the first of El Chapo’s sons facing similar charges in the U.S. to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. They became known locally as the “Chapitos,” …See the Story
Son of ‘El Chapo’ Expected to Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges in Chicago
67% Center coverage: 145 sources

Gun Violence · ChicagoFour people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago, police said Thursday. At least three were in critical condition.See the Story
Drive-by shooting in Chicago leaves 4 dead and 14 others wounded, police say
52% Center coverage: 78 sources

Illinois Politics · IllinoisPresident Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" could have massive effects in Illinois, with the state's taxpayers in line to benefit from the $4.5 trillion in tax cuts contained in the package. The state's poorest residents, however, could bear the brunt of $1.2 trillion in cutbacks to spending on Medicaid and food assistance programs.
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How Would Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Impact Illinois?
47% Center coverage: 47 sources
Illinois Hospitals Fear Massive Cuts Under Trump Domestic Policy Law
67% Center coverage: 12 sources
Chicago Opens Emergency Assistance Center Following Recent Acts of Violence
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Is AI pushing us closer to nuclear disaster?
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Jesse Jackson Jr. Quietly Explores Comeback Bid
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‘All trimester abortions’ now advertised by Chicago clinic, as pro-life leaders warned in 2019
100% Right coverage: 2 sources
Who is Christian Mitchell? What to know about Pritzker's running mate
65% Center coverage: 20 sources