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$60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump’s UFC fight at White House
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.
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Facing forward: Facial biometric screening debuts at O’Hare as air travel surge loomsJun 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.
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Judge rejects watchdog’s bid to block Trump administration’s $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
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.
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UN nuclear watchdog board demands urgent Iran cooperation and access to nuclear sites
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.
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Forest board expects no adverse impact from runway plan on Waukegan SavannaJun 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.
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Raoul suggests funding shortfall could make winning legal battles against Trump harder
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.
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Bill Gates testifies about his ties to Epstein, calls meeting him a ‘grave error in judgment’
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.
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Democrats demand security checks for Trump intelligence pick Bill Pulte
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.
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Despite starts and stops, downtown Arlington Heights apartment project could soon break groundJun 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.
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School, library officials demand Cook County step up tax paymentsJun 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.