Yahya Sinwar

Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces in Gaza killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a chief architect of last year’s attack on Israel that sparked the war, the military said Thursday. Troops appeared to have run across him unknowingly in a battle, only to discover afterwards that a body in the rubble was Israel’s most wanted man. Israeli…

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Michael Madigan’s 12 jurors have finally been chosen — alternates still needed before openings begin

The 12 primary jurors include a nurse who enjoys Marvel movies, a woman who works for Aramark and another woman who has worked in catering, including for an event tied to the recent Democratic National Convention. It took seven days and dozens of interviews, but 12 jurors have finally been chosen to decide whether Michael J….

217 Today: Amid issues with the Champaign County auditor, voters will decide if the office should be eliminated

217 Today: Amid issues with the Champaign County auditor, voters will decide if the office should be eliminated

Thursday, October 17, 2024 Today’s headlines: In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn more about the Champaign County auditor’s race and the arguments for and against scrapping the position. 217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting today contributed by Mae Antar, Kulsoom Khan, Mawa Iqbal and  Nathan Gonzalez.