Southland Candidate Forum, Police Misconduct Costs, IDOT Plans & Trade Secret Scandal

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The Democratic Women of the South Suburbs and First Baptist Church of Park Forest host a candidate forum ahead of the municipal elections, giving voters a chance to hear directly from local candidates.

Meanwhile, Chicago taxpayers faced a staggering $107.5 million in police misconduct settlements in 2024, the highest since 2011. With only 9% of mandated reforms implemented, ACLU Policy Director Ed Yohnka calls for urgent change.

Illinois’ new acting transportation chief, Gia Biagi, is pushing forward infrastructure projects while navigating funding uncertainties and public concerns, especially regarding the controversial Lake Shore Drive redevelopment.

Plus, a federal indictment alleges two Chinese companies and four individuals conspired to steal X-ray technology trade secrets from Philips Medical Systems. What does this mean for U.S. intellectual property security?

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