All Stories from September 16, 2025 (Change date)
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Democrats stake out opposition to spending bill, raising threat of a shutdownSep 16, 2025 4:56 pm - WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders lashed out Tuesday at a stopgap spending bill to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month, warning Republicans they wil...
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A 20-minute ‘closing shift’ gets you more than a clean kitchenSep 16, 2025 4:51 pm - Establishing a “closing shift” routine in your kitchen can streamline your evenings and make your mornings run a little more smoothly, by helping you take control of one of the most used spaces of your home.
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UN commission finds that Israel committed genocide in GazaSep 16, 2025 4:49 pm - An independent United Nations commission said Tuesday that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. Israel’s Foreign Ministry rejected the conclusions. The “fake report” w...
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Honey oak is back in our homes. Just don’t call it honey oak.Sep 16, 2025 4:41 pm - Honey oak, a warm-toned wood once derided, is experiencing a resurgence as designers embrace its natural, grounded aesthetic.
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An evening of music and fun with Denise Armour at Schaumburg TownshipSep 16, 2025 4:36 pm - Schaumburg Township is inviting residents, especially those in the 55-and-older community, to enjoy an evening of live entertainment and camaraderie at Music Night with Denise Armour at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22.
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Transform your houseplants into art with this Japanese gardening techniqueSep 16, 2025 4:34 pm - The third week of September is National Houseplant Week. It’s a great time to explore a practice called kokedama and have a little fun making a special addition to our collections.
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Trump discloses US targeted a third alleged drug boat from VenezuelaSep 16, 2025 4:14 pm - President Donald Trump disclosed Tuesday that the U.S. government had “knocked off” what he said was a total of three alleged drug smuggling boats, all apparently from Ve...
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I’ve battled backyard wasps for two years. Guess who won?Sep 16, 2025 4:11 pm - I’ve tried every known remedy to eliminate what I was sure were hornets in my backyard, but after two summers of battling them, I’m ready to concede: They have won the war.
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‘Catalyst for good’: Presidents Cup, Medinah leaders announce six-figure donation for DuPage’s Crisis Recovery CenterSep 16, 2025 4:05 pm - Presidents Cup organizers have announced a $250,000 donation for the newly opened DuPage County Crisis Recovery Center in Wheaton — an “important vote of confidence,” County Board Chair Deb Conroy said.
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Fall lawn care: Combating crabgrass, protecting trees, ordering bulbsSep 16, 2025 4:02 pm - This summer, it seems there has been more crabgrass than usual in lawns. This annual weedy grass seeds readily in the fall and colonizes bare areas.