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Chicago TribuneSaturday, 18 April 2026
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Harrowing Rivera video released
Officer’s partner shown pivoting to right, firing and hitting her in hall outside South Side home
The paper leads with the release of body-worn camera footage of a friendly-fire incident, using the emotive word 'harrowing' but immediately following it with a detailed, procedural description of the events shown.
The city's civilian police accountability office released footage of a tactical officer who was fatally shot by her partner during an operation, a significant local law enforcement event.
“Harrowing Rivera video”
“Focus on local accountability”
Bailey did not spend to win big
GOP nominee only raised $450K, relied on name recognition
Analyses campaign finance data to highlight a GOP nominee's reliance on name recognition rather than capital.
Iranian official says strait fully open to ships
Reports on geopolitical shipping disruptions, presenting conflicting statements regarding a crucial Middle Eastern waterway.
CTU agrees to May Day compromise
Students, staff will be able to attend rallies
Outlines a municipal labor agreement allowing school staff and students to attend civic rallies without cancelling classes.
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