All Stories from August 19, 2025 (Change date)
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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliateAug 19, 2025 7:35 am - Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desire to reshape U.S. House maps.
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A Gaza-bound ship that left Cyprus with 1,200 tons of food aid nears Israeli portAug 19, 2025 7:31 am - A ship that set off from Cyprus loaded with 1,200 tons of food supplies for the Gaza Strip is approaching the Israeli port of Ashdod on Tuesday in a renewed effort to alleviate the worsening crisis in the Palestinian territory, where food security experts say the “worst-case scenario of famine” is unfolding.
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Counting down to 2025 kickoff: Scouting the North Suburban ConferenceAug 19, 2025 7:24 am - Lake Forest Coach: Chuck Spagnoli Last year’s record: 9-3 5-2 Worth noting: The Scouts finished third in the loop last year and turned in a 9-3 year wit...
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India's Modi to meet China's top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild tiesAug 19, 2025 7:06 am - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with China’s top diplomat on Tuesday in a sign of easing tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors after a yearslong standoff between the Asian powers.
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Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention centerAug 19, 2025 7:02 am - A federal judge in Miami issued a split decision in a lawsuit over the legal rights of detainees at the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, dismissing part of the suit and also moving the case to a different jurisdiction.
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Bartlett leaders planning demolition of shuttered Lake Street gas station to redevelop siteAug 19, 2025 6:56 am - Bartlett trustees Tuesday will consider a $59,200 demolition contract for the former Marathon gas station at Lake Street and Bartlett Road which the village acquired in court due to the site’s neglect.
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Kwame Raoul sues Trump administration for withholding crime victim fundingAug 19, 2025 6:54 am - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday that he has joined a multistate lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from withholding federal funding to support crime victims in Illinois due to the state’s policy on immigration.
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Pedestrian killed by freight train at Elburn Metra StationAug 19, 2025 6:54 am - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station Monday morning.
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Batavia’s historic Tin Shop building expected to be demolished by Nov. 16Aug 19, 2025 6:53 am - A 135-year-old building in downtown Batavia will be leveled this fall to make way for public restrooms.
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Draft master plan released for Diamond Lake recreation center, beach and boat launchAug 19, 2025 6:48 am - Another measure of community input is being sought as a vision for Mundelein Park & Recreation District’s Diamond Lake recreation center beach and boat launch comes into focus.