All Stories from August 16, 2024 (Change date)
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Trump criticized for calling civilian medal ‘much better’ than military awardAug 16, 2024 1:25 pm - Former President Donald Trump has sparked a sharp backlash among veterans and Democrats by saying that an award recognizing civilian contributions to society is “much be...
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Now that mpox is a global health emergency, will it trigger another pandemic?Aug 16, 2024 1:09 pm - LONDON — The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of mpox in Congo and elsewhere in Africa to be a global emergency, requiring urgent action to cu...
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Special effects power ‘Back to the Future’ tunerAug 16, 2024 12:42 pm - “Back to the Future: The Musical” is a faithful, albeit unremarkable, stage adaption of the hit 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox as a time-traveling teen and Christopher Lloyd as the eccentric scientist who helps get him home.
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Savor the flavors at Barrington Area TasteFest Oct. 23 at Wild Onion BreweryAug 16, 2024 12:37 pm - The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the community to the 21st annual Barrington area TasteFest, scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Wild Onion Brewery & Banquets, 22221 N. Pepper Road, in Lake Barrington.
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Lakefront launch: Rookie quarterback Williams set to make Chicago preseason debutAug 16, 2024 11:33 am - Caleb Williams returns to action Saturday. The No. 1 overall draft pick will make his Soldier Field debut when the Bears take on the Cincinnati Bengals in preseason actio...
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Suburbs receive grants for EV charging stationsAug 16, 2024 11:25 am - ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus have awarded grants to suburban police departments and municipalities to support public safety and clean energy projects. The Pow...
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Woman pleads guilty to child pornography chargesAug 16, 2024 11:25 am - A woman has pleaded guilty to child pornography crimes in a case where she was accused of saying she had access to two children for other child pornography users.
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Wheaton library offers autism support groupAug 16, 2024 11:24 am - The Wheaton Public Library is hosting a monthly support group for parents of children with autism. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the library at ...
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Randall Oaks Zoo celebrates 60 years of animals and wonderAug 16, 2024 11:18 am - Randall Oaks Zoo is celebrating its 60th anniversary, commemorating six decades of conservation, education, and unforgettable family fun.
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Elgin Hispanic Network awards four high school scholarshipsAug 16, 2024 11:12 am - Elgin Hispanic Network recently announced the annual scholarship recipients for 2024. This year, four scholarships were awarded to local senior high school students of H...