Two high-profile politicians, Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich, were ousted in reelection bids this week. Henyard lost to village Trustee Jason House, who campaigned on cleaning house, while Balich failed in his reelection bid. Despite their losses, both officials will remain in their current political roles for now.
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KC homeowner shoots male suspected of breaking into 30 cars Wednesday
A Kansas City homeowner shot a suspected teenage thief who had broken into over 30 cars in the area, prompting questions about police response time. The thief was shot three times after threatening the homeowner and a neighbor, leading to non-life threatening injuries. The shooter was released after questioning, and stolen items were found in the thief's car, with many victims able to recover their belongings. Full Article
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