All Stories from July 16, 2025 (Change date)
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Trump says he’s ‘highly unlikely’ to fire Fed’s Powell after floating that idea in privateJul 16, 2025 1:20 pm - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a public statement made less than 24 hours after suggesting in a private meeting that he was leaning in favor of dismissing the head of the nation's central bank.
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Mendoza won’t run for fourth term as comptroller — says she’ll go ‘where I’m needed most.’Jul 16, 2025 1:04 pm - Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s move drives speculation she may run for mayor again and adds to the 2026 election frenzy.
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Mundelein-area man facing child pornography chargesJul 16, 2025 1:00 pm - A 22-year-old Mundelein-area man is charged with possessing and disseminating videos and images of child pornography, many involving children under the age of 13, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation launches fundraising campaign for downtown parkJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - The Glen Ellyn Parks Foundation, in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Park District, has launched a fundraising campaign, “From Parking Lot to Park,” to raise $800,000 to support enhanced amenities for the Glen Ellyn Downtown Community Park.
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Shepherd of the Prairie to host study series on forgivenessJul 16, 2025 12:59 pm - A five-week study on forgiveness and finding peace at Shepherd of the Prairie Church starts July 18, featuring a book by Adam Hamilton and the movie "Amish Grace."
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First 2025 human case of West Nile virus reported in Lake CountyJul 16, 2025 12:57 pm - The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been reported in Lake County.
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Search for new St. Charles police chief down to final candidateJul 16, 2025 12:41 pm - After operating without a chief of police since November, St. Charles has decided on its next top law enforcement official, but is keeping the candidate’s identity under wraps.
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Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie Recognized with Two Statewide AwardsJul 16, 2025 12:25 pm - The Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie, jointly operated by the Waukegan Park District and the Waukegan Historical Society, received two prestigious awards from the Illinois Association of Museums.
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Lake in the Hills man wants $3M tax evasion conviction sealedJul 16, 2025 12:09 pm - A Lake in the Hills man who pleaded guilty in 2022 to defrauding the state out of more than $3 million in sales tax revenue from a group of Denny’s restaurants he owned is seeking to have his conviction sealed.
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Southminster Presbyterian to honor Rev. Mize’s 45 years of ministryJul 16, 2025 11:50 am - Southminster Presbyterian Church in Arlington Heights is honoring Rev. Charles Mize's 45 years of ministry and commitment to service on Sunday, Aug. 3.