In Ford Heights, five candidates, including interim Mayor Freddie Wilson and former Mayor Annie Coulter, are vying for the position after the previous mayor’s embezzlement conviction. Issues such as high water bills, property tax problems, and lack of economic opportunities are central to the campaigns. The village is in debt to Chicago Heights for water supply, and candidates are proposing solutions to address the financial challenges and improve the community’s overall well-being.
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Pentagon announces investigation into leaks, which could include polygraph tests
The Pentagon announced an investigation into leaks of national security information, potentially including polygraph tests for Defense Department employees. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's chief of staff cited unauthorized disclosures as the reason for the probe, with potential criminal prosecution for those responsible. President Trump disputed a report from The New York Times, while Homeland Security and the Justice Department also launched investigations into leaks within their agencies. Full Article
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