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$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White House

By JESSE BEDAYN
Jun 10, 2026 7:32 pm - President Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House's South Lawn has required a monumental effort from more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of staff working onsite daily and at least $60 million, according to a legal filing that offers a glimpse into the preparations.
Facing forward: Facial biometric screening debuts at O’Hare as air travel surge looms

By Marni Pyke
Jun 10, 2026 6:52 pm - With a blockbuster summer expected, the Chicago Department of Aviation has partnered with a private company to offer concierge service for paying passengers and new ways to breeze through O’Hare International Airport.
Judge rejects watchdog’s bid to block Trump administration’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN
Jun 10, 2026 6:49 pm - A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a government watchdog's request for a court order temporarily blocking the Trump administration from forging ahead with a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.
UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites

By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN
Jun 10, 2026 6:44 pm - The U.N. atomic watchdog's board on Wednesday demanded that Iran fully cooperate with the agency, provide complete information about its stockpile of near weapons-grade nuclear material and grant its inspectors access to Iranian nuclear sites.
Forest board expects no adverse impact from runway plan on Waukegan Savanna

By Mick Zawislak
Jun 10, 2026 6:43 pm - Lake County forest commissioners approved a finding that a runway replacement project at Waukegan National Airport will not adversely affect the adjoining Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve.
Raoul suggests funding shortfall could make winning legal battles against Trump harder

By Nikoel Hytrek
Jun 10, 2026 6:38 pm - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says his office was underfunded by $10 million in the latest budget, and that could make it more difficult to fight legal battles against the Trump administration while still fulfilling its law enforcement duties in the state.
Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a ‘grave error in judgment’

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM
Jun 10, 2026 6:36 pm - Bill Gates said Wednesday that he made a “grave error in judgment” by meeting with Jeffrey Epstein but denied any wrongdoing as the Microsoft co-founder faced hours of questioning from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.
Democrats demand security checks for Trump intelligence pick Bill Pulte

By Warren P. Strobel, Noah Robertson and Mariana Alfaro
Jun 10, 2026 6:29 pm - Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday demanded that Bill Pulte, President Donald Trump’s controversial pick for acting director of national intelligence, submit to a full security check before assuming the post, including an examination of his financial holdings and foreign contacts.
Despite starts and stops, downtown Arlington Heights apartment project could soon break ground

By Christopher Placek
Jun 10, 2026 5:58 pm - Developers of Mylo Arlington Heights, a planned 135-unit apartment building with ground-floor restaurant, face a year-end deadline to begin construction following years of delays.
School, library officials demand Cook County step up tax payments

By Steve Zalusky
Jun 10, 2026 5:58 pm - School officials and library directors descended upon a Cook County Board committee Wednesday to express their frustration at the delay in receiving tax revenues.

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