All Stories from April 4, 2026 (Change date)
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Trump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroomApr 04, 2026 4:28 pm - The Trump administration has appealed a federal judge’s order to halt the construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, arguing in an emergency motion that pausing the $400 million project would raise national security risks.
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‘Historic milestone’: St. Charles’ Baker Community Center to celebrate century as local hubApr 04, 2026 4:19 pm - Long serving as the embodiment of community and a living testament to the spirit of St. Charles, the Henry Rockwell Baker Memorial Community Center is gearing up for its 100th anniversary.
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St. Charles eyes nearly 50% increase in utility bills over 4 yearsApr 04, 2026 4:05 pm - St. Charles residents might feel some sticker shock from upcoming utility bills. The city is projecting it will need $417 million for sewer and water capital improvements over the next decade, including $84 million for a mandated lead service line replacement project.
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Artemis II astronauts are more than halfway to the moon as they seek to break Apollo 13's recordApr 04, 2026 3:49 pm - Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts were toasted by Canada on Saturday as they prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts.
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Greenberg: Ozzie Guillén’s lucky No. 13 is getting retired by the White Sox, and it’s about timeApr 04, 2026 3:37 pm - Ozzie Guillén was moved to tears during the Sox’s home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, and for once, it wasn’t because of the way the team was playing.
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilotApr 04, 2026 3:35 pm - The U.S. military searched on a second day for a pilot shot down over a remote area in Iran, while U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday again threatened Tehran over his Monday deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz: “Time is running out.”
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Choosing a fiber internet provider: What suburban residents and businesses should knowApr 04, 2026 3:00 pm - If you live or operate a business in Chicago’s suburban counties, you may have noticed increased activity along streets and rights-of-way, particularly construction crews installing fiber-optic cable. This expansion reflects a growing wave of competition between traditional cable providers and newer fiber-optic networks.
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Sustainable printing: how modern devices can reduce waste and energy useApr 04, 2026 2:15 pm - As business owners evaluate how to reduce their carbon footprint and run the most environmentally friendly operation possible, there are a number of options to help accomplish these goals.
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With Mideast in conflict, Pope Leo criticizes those who invoke God for warApr 04, 2026 2:12 pm - As Leo XIV approaches his first Easter as pope, a new era of American military might cloaked in religious righteousness is presenting him with a challenge: How to confront a vision of God being articulated by the Trump administration and its supporters that sounds radically different from the view of the Vatican, spiritual epicenter of the world’s largest Christian faith.
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Tips to keep your customers coming backApr 04, 2026 2:00 pm - When a customer says your business “goes the extra mile,” it’s more than a compliment, it’s a signal you’re doing something many companies overlook: building real relationships.