All Stories from April 7, 2026 (Change date)
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How Trump’s deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with IranApr 07, 2026 8:24 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would suspend his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for Tehran Tuesday,...
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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of HormuzApr 07, 2026 8:17 pm - Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council Resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries would abstain.
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Iranian civilians voice fear and fatigue as US escalates conflictApr 07, 2026 8:09 pm - President Donald Trump has said Iranians welcome expanded U.S. attacks even as he threatened to destroy key infrastructure and bomb their country “back to the stone ages” if Tehran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a Tuesday deadline. That possibility is now delayed because of a two-week ceasefire agreed to by the U.S. and Iran.
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Learn about sacred jazz at Gary UMC in WheatonApr 07, 2026 7:37 pm - Sing, listen and experience the sacred art of jazz at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton on Sundays, April 12 and 19.
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Elgin man’s mission transforms lives through Made Again ministryApr 07, 2026 7:01 pm - Steve Szwarga, driven by his childhood experience with alcoholic parents, has spent nearly 45 years helping people battle addiction. For two decades, he has led Made Again, a faith-based program at Northwest Bible Baptist Church in Elgin.
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Gunnar Henderson homers again as the Orioles beat the White Sox 4-2Apr 07, 2026 6:52 pm - CHICAGO — Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in Baltimore's three-run eighth inning, and the Orioles beat the White Sox 4-2 on Tuesday for their eighth stra...
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Metra tests preboarding fare checks in pilot programApr 07, 2026 6:52 pm - Metra is conducting a test of new ticket scanners for commuters catching outbound trains from downtown stations during slower periods.
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DuPage County softball notes: Furlano, Lake Park playing perfect so farApr 07, 2026 6:39 pm - The Lake Park softball team is on fire. The Lancers started the season 8-0, which included a 6-0 mark at the recent Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee over spri...
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Fox Valley softball notes: St. Charles East shines against top competitionApr 07, 2026 6:24 pm - The St. Charles East softball team isn’t shying away from tough competition. The Saints got off to a 7-1 start with wins against West Aurora (12-2), Yorkville (3-1), Linc...
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Cook County softball notes: Pair of 1,000-game winners square off in historic matchupApr 07, 2026 6:14 pm - When Barrington played at Elk Grove last week, history was made on the field between Grenadiers coach Ken Grams and Fillies coach Perry Peterson. It was the only matchup ...