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Federal prosecutors entered into a deferred prosecution agreement today with a 19-year-old man accused of assaulting a deputy U.S. marshal during a traffic stop in suburban Hazel Crest last fall, making it the latest case related to Operation Midway Blitz on track to an end without a conviction.
Oscar Jesus Rosales Vergara was charged with a misdemeanor count of assaulting a federal agent in the course of official duties. Prosecutors today agreed to drop the case after six months if Vergara stays out of trouble.
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Driver fatally wounded by police after fleeing traffic stop, hitting pedestrian and CTA bus in Humboldt Park
A driver connected to a shooting late yesterday afternoon in the Humboldt Park neighborhood was wounded by police when his vehicle was pulled over for questioning, Chicago police said. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks ‘democracy zones’ outside polls to stop Trump interference
- Chicago weather: Severe storms could bring tornadoes and large hail today
- Libertyville man accused of sending threatening letters to Trump-appointed judges
Opening arguments begin in first Illinois trial against Abbott over its formula for premature babies
Four Illinois mothers would never have allowed their prematurely born babies to be fed a specialized formula made by Abbott Laboratories had they known about the risks, an attorney for the parents argued in court. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Northwestern Memorial gets approval for $96 million ICU bed expansion, part of larger growth plan
- Today in Chicago History: Marshall Field’s put up for sale by Target
Who should Chicago Bulls fans watch during March Madness? Here are 8 potential NBA draft prospects.
The next month will help determine the fates of dozens of star college players — and the future of teams such as the Chicago Bulls. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Chicago Cubs minor-league prospect notes: Young hitters like Josiah Hartshorn are getting opportunities
- Frank Nazar scores the game winner — his 6th point in 4 games — in Chicago Blackhawks’ OT win
Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who’s behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago
Corned beef sandwiches on St. Patrick’s Day have become the ritual food for the day that we celebrate in Chicago by dyeing the river an unholy green. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- Northlight Theatre announces first season in its new Evanston home
- ARC Music Festival expands to 4 days in Union Park; North Coast also on sale
- Review: ‘Changing Channels’ is set in an ‘I Love Lucy’ television world until the Red Scare enters the picture
Israel says Iran is using cluster munitions. What to know about the weapons.
Over 120 countries have signed an international convention banning the use of cluster munitions, although Israel, the United States and Iran are among the nations that have not joined the treaty. Read more here.
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