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close Video AG Garland breaks silence on raid of Trump home, defends FBI Attorney General Merrick Garland delivers remarks on the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Attorney General Merrick Garland is under fire from congressional Republicans after admitting Thursday to personally approving the raid on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The raid Monday was related to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) effort to collect records and materials the former president took with him from Washington, D.C., to Mar-a-Lago, a matter the agency referred to the Justice Department. GOP lawmakers say Garland's admission did little to tamper criticism of the raid or concerns of the precedent it set. "AG Garland's statement about the integrity of the FBI/DOJ would have far more credibility if he at least acknowledged the recent corruption at the Bureau/Dept responsible for … [Read more...] about Republicans slam AG Garland for personally approving Mar-a-Lago raid: ‘Politically-motivated witch hunt’

23 Politics & Government Oak Lawn residents support the embattled police department during public comments at village board meeting. Board back cops "110 percent." Lorraine Swanson , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies OAK LAWN, IL — Oak Lawn residents resoundingly supported the police department in their public comments during Tuesday morning's village board meeting in the wake of a citizen's video last month capturing officers punching and tasing an Arab American youth . Police allege the teen fled a traffic stop and was later found to be carrying a loaded gun. The case is currently being reviewed by the Illinois State Police . Residents also blamed the news media for telling only one side of the story that has made Oak Lawn the subject of recent demonstrations calling for the three officers involved to be charged and fired. Many of those commenting thanked and praised officers for taking a gun off the … [Read more...] about Residents Back Oak Lawn Police In Wake Of Teen Arrest Video

0 Politics & Government The state of Illinois doled out $30.3 million in grants to communities across Illinois for upgrades at 87 parks. Amie Schaenzer , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply LIBERTYVILLE, IL — A Libertyville park is among 87 parks in Illinois that will will receive state funding through a grant program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday. The village of Libertyville received $400,000 in grants to help pay for improvements as part of phased upgrades at Nicholas Dowden Park. The funds will help pay for Phase 1 of the improvement project. In total, the state awarded $30.3 million in grants to parks across the state to help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois, according to a news release from the state. Other Lake County park districts, forest preserve districts and villages to receive grant funds include: the Lake County Forest … [Read more...] about Nicholas Dowden Park Project Gets $400K In State Grants

0 Politics & Government The event is set for Aug. 17. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Village of Lake Zurich: Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton will be at Koffee Kup on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 starting at 9 am. This sit-down is the perfect opportunity to bring any concerns, ideas, or just pleasant conversation to Mayor Poynton. Mayor Poynton This press release was produced by the Village of Lake Zurich . The views expressed here are the author's own. Thank Reply Share Village Of Lake Zurich: Coffee With The Mayor The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. Keep it local and relevant. Review the Patch Community Guidelines. Reply to this article Reply More from Arts & Entertainment | Jun 30 Volo Museum fires up holiday fun … [Read more...] about Village Of Lake Zurich: Coffee With The Mayor

5 Politics & Government Americans for Prosperity urges the Arlington Heights Village Board to adopt an "anti-corporate welfare" ordinance, reject stadium proposal. The Center Square Illinois , News Partner Posted Replies By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square CHICAGO, IL — As the Chicago Bears appear to be headed for greener pastures outside of the city, one organization is telling the team to build a new stadium without taxpayer assistance. The team has purchased the former Arlington Racecourse property for a possible new home. Americans for Prosperity is urging members of the Arlington Heights Village Board to adopt an "anti-corporate welfare" ordinance and reject proposals that would build a new Chicago Bears stadium with taxpayer money. "They absolutely can build this on their own without having the taxpayers finance parts of the stadium or the infrastructure around the stadium," Americans for Prosperity … [Read more...] about Group Opposes New Chicago Bears Stadium Using Taxpayer Funds

5 Politics & Government The petition stared by Americans For Prosperity would have a crippling effect on the village's economic development plans, officials said. Jeff Arnold , Patch Staff Posted Replies ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — As the Chicago Bears continue to focus on Arlington Heights as a possible new home in coming years, a petition has begun circulating that could create an obstacle for the Bears to possibly move to the village from their current home on the Lakefront. The petition, which was started by the organization Americans For Prosperity , seeks to limit the city's ability to benefit financially from a possible move to the village by one of the NFL's founding franchises. The Bears signed a $197.3 million purchase agreement for the property of the former Arlington Racetrack, which team officials have said they are eying to build a new stadium for the Bears. Brian Costin, the Illinois state director for … [Read more...] about Petition Could Put Wrench In Arlington Heights’ Plans To Attract Bears