All Stories from February 28, 2026 (Change date)
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Pakistan carries out airstrikes inside Afghanistan as ‘open war’ on border continuesFeb 28, 2026 5:15 pm - Pakistan’s military, backed by artillery and air power, struck more military installations deep inside Afghanistan overnight after Pakistan said it was in “open war” with its eastern neighbor.
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A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliancesFeb 28, 2026 5:05 pm - Gun rights and cannabis legalization are usually on opposite ends of the political spectrum, but both movements have brought about seismic shifts in the United States in recent decades.
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Nick Martinelli hits last-second bucket for Northwestern in 63-62 win over OregonFeb 28, 2026 4:06 pm - Nick Martinelli scored 22 points, including the game-winner with 1.8 seconds left, for Northwestern in a 63-62 win over Oregon on Saturday afternoon.
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Man charged with murder of woman found outside Elk Grove Village hotelFeb 28, 2026 3:56 pm - A Fox Lake man has been charged with the murder of a 50-year-old woman found dead outside an Elk Grove Village hotel, police said Saturday.
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Vatican removes salty white film coating Michelangelo’s ‘The Last Judgment’Feb 28, 2026 3:43 pm - Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” is getting a facial, with restorers removing a chalky white film of salt that has accumulated over the Renaissance masterpiece since its last major renovation three decades ago.
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As Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson prep for 2026, efficiency is the name of the gameFeb 28, 2026 3:20 pm - When Bears QB Caleb Williams does return — the Bears’ offseason program launches in Lake Forest in April — Ben Johnson and his coaches will have direct marching orders for their starting quarterback as the team works to continue its ascent. At the top of the list: a push to make Williams more efficient.
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The last Marine to leave Vietnam has died. Juan Valdez was 88.Feb 28, 2026 3:14 pm - Standing on the U.S. Embassy roof as tanks rumbled toward Saigon and gunfire rang out below, Juan Valdez wondered if he and his fellow Marines might have actually been forgotten.
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Endorsement: Krishnamoorthi for Democrats for U.S. SenateFeb 28, 2026 2:45 pm - Of the 10 Democrats seeking the opportunity to replace the retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, three have generally been anointed as the ones to watch because of their vastly...
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Endorsement: Tracy for Republicans in U.S. Senate raceFeb 28, 2026 2:45 pm - The Daily Herald endorses Don Tracy for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in the March 17 primary elections.
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Sled dogs, crafts and roasting marshmallows highlight of Bartlett WinterfestFeb 28, 2026 2:27 pm - Attendees packed a not-so-frosty Winterfest Saturday in Bartlett despite the lack of snowy weather or the elements of a typical winter wonderland.