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Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
Sep 25, 2025 4:41 pm - Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which said the online retail giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships and made it difficult for them to cancel after doing so.
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Carol Stream man faces hate crime charges after painting profane graffiti on police stationSep 25, 2025 4:24 pm - A Carol Stream man is facing hate crime charges after spray-painting profane graffiti on the Carol Stream police station and two nearby businesses.
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ISBE seeks feedback on first draft of numeracy planSep 25, 2025 4:02 pm - State education officials are seeking input on a plan establishing a blueprint for strengthening mathematics learning and helping students improve their skills.
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White House begins plan for mass firings if there’s a government shutdown
Sep 25, 2025 3:59 pm - President Donald Trump’s administration instructed federal agencies Wednesday night to prepare for mass layoffs if the government shuts down Oct. 1, after federal funding runs out.
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Elgin hopes to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 60% in next five years with new climate action planSep 25, 2025 3:20 pm - The Elgin City Council agreed to adopt a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the city by nearly 60% in the next five years.
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Car found in pond near Naperville police, fire HQsSep 25, 2025 3:19 pm - Naperville police and fire officials are investigating a vehicle found Thursday morning in a pond near their headquarters.
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Lake Zurich police offer free child car seat check, adviceSep 25, 2025 2:01 pm - Lake Zurich police will offer free car seat checks at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at 1025 Old McHenry Road as part of Child Passenger Safety Week.
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Glendale Heights mom charged with endangering childSep 25, 2025 12:20 pm - A Glendale Heights woman is facing charges of endangering her 2-year-old child after the toddler was found Sunday wandering alone in an apartment complex.
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Man who opened fire on ICE facility hoped attack would give agents 'real terror,' FBI says
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Shred papers at Elburn eventSep 25, 2025 11:58 am - People can have paperwork shredded for free from 9 to 11 a.m., or until the truck is full, Oct. 4 at the Town and Country Library, 320 E. North St. in Elburn.