All Stories from November 17, 2025 (Change date)
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Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey caseNov 17, 2025 3:11 pm - The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ruled Monday in directing prosecutors to provide defense lawyers with all grand jury materials from the case.
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Mundelein holds 2025 Winter Tree Lighting Festival Dec. 6Nov 17, 2025 2:48 pm - Celebrate the season with the village of Mundelein at the Winter Tree Lighting Festival from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at Courtland Commons, 444 E. Courtland St., Mundelein.
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Dickens of a Holiday brings festive cheer back to downtown LibertyvilleNov 17, 2025 2:31 pm - Step back in time and experience the charm of the season at Dickens of a Holiday, celebrating 35 festive years in downtown Libertyville.This beloved MainStreet Libertyville tradition returns on Saturday, Dec. 13.
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Statue of Bridget Jones joins film icons in London's Leicester SquareNov 17, 2025 2:18 pm - Bridget Jones has joined Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Paddington as permanent residents of London's famed Leicester Square.
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What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media postsNov 17, 2025 2:14 pm - The House is heading toward a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, pushing past a monthslong effort by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders to stymie the effort.
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‘Where sustainability takes root’: Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerismNov 17, 2025 2:07 pm - The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said what began in the 1970s as a grassroots campaign to combat deforestation has fueled global movements. Her market is born of this ethos to seize the reins of produce sustainability and environmental protection.
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Chicago Loop commercial property values drop 7.2% amid vacanciesNov 17, 2025 1:58 pm - Commercial property values in Chicago’s Loop, the city’s central district of skyscrapers, financial firms and offices that drives much of its economy, dropped by about 7.2% last year amid lower sale prices and vacancies, according to a report Monday from the county treasurer.
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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility billsNov 17, 2025 1:57 pm - More people are falling behind on paying their bills to keep on the lights and heat their homes, according to a new analysis of consumer data — a warning sign for the U.S. economy and another political headache for President Donald Trump.
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Waukegan Park District hosting 15th annual Food for Paws Holiday Pet Food DriveNov 17, 2025 1:54 pm - As the holiday season begins, lending a helping hand will benefit the animals in shelters or households that can’t afford food for their pets.
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Old-time radio takes the stage with ‘Miracle on 34th Street’Nov 17, 2025 1:35 pm - In a collaboration between the Kirk Players and the Mundelein Arts Commission, the radio play “Miracle on 34th Street” will take to the boards to offer warm holiday cheer.