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Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks
Apr 25, 2026 6:21 pm - Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said Saturday.
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Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents
Apr 25, 2026 6:14 pm - Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continued to threaten homes and lives on Saturday as officials warned that strong winds could spread the flames.
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Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
Apr 25, 2026 6:03 pm - A former University of South Florida student has been charged with killing his roommate and the roommate's girlfriend — two doctoral students from Bangladesh who disappeared earlier this month, authorities said Saturday.
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Senate panel schedules vote to advance Warsh as Powell probe dropped
Apr 25, 2026 5:30 pm - A Senate committee moved late Friday to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, scheduling a vote for Wednesday after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said she was closing a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell, potentially removing the main obstacle blocking Warsh’s path to confirmation.
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Batavia police investigating man’s death, woman’s serious injury early SaturdayApr 25, 2026 3:47 pm - Batavia police are conducting a death investigation after responding to an early morning call Saturday in which a man was found dead and a woman injured.
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Trump calls off Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
Apr 25, 2026 2:57 pm - President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had canceled top U.S. officials’ trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, the latest setback to negotiations to end the two-month-long conflict.
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Families celebrate Earth Day with animals and activities at Randall Oaks ZooApr 25, 2026 1:52 pm - Children of all ages celebrated Earth Day at Randall Oaks Zoo Saturday in West Dundee.
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Volunteers help spruce up newly renovated park for Earth DayApr 25, 2026 1:52 pm - Volunteers spruced up Vogelei Park in Hoffman Estates and distributed wildflower seeds during a spring cleanup event Saturday to celebrate Earth Day.
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‘This project is delivering’: Suburban leaders credit flood-prevention efforts for keeping towns dry during recent delugesApr 25, 2026 11:30 am - New sewers and stormwater detention basins in several flood-prone suburbs have prevented catastrophes this month.
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Mundelein man charged with indecent solicitation of a 14-year-old girlApr 25, 2026 10:02 am - A Mundelein man is accused of asking a 14-year-old girl to engage in a sex act in a nearby unincorporated area.