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Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations
Oct 08, 2025 8:35 pm - The Pentagon has investigated nearly 300 Defense Department employees, including service members, civilian workers and contractors, for comments appearing online after last month’s shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
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A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data
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Federal government shutdown grinds into a week two as tempers flare at the Capitol
Oct 08, 2025 8:19 pm - WASHINGTON — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate repeated its loop Wednesday of failed votes to reopen...
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Ray Lake Forest Preserve to expand with acquisition of ‘keystone properties’Oct 08, 2025 8:07 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserve District is poised to buy two adjacent parcels totaling 131 acres north of Gilmer Road and west of Erhart Road for $6.1 million.
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Rejected in downtown Arlington Heights, tattoo shop inks lease for another locationOct 08, 2025 7:22 pm - A tattoo shop will open in a retail strip on Palatine Road in Arlington Heights, after its initial proposed location near the downtown was rejected over parking concerns and opposition from neighbors.
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Cruising on water: Boats made to look like luxury cars available to rent on Chain O’ Lakes
Oct 08, 2025 6:35 pm - As long as weekend forecasts stay pleasantly warm, boaters are expected to remain on the Chain O’ Lakes past the end of the normal boating season and into October. The people behind Luxury Jet Cars hope the extended boating season gives people looking to rent a boat the time to check out one of their models.
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Wang sworn in as new Mount Prospect fire chiefOct 08, 2025 5:22 pm - Mount Prospect’s new fire chief, Tom Wang, took his oath of office, while the village board paid tribute to outgoing Chief John Dolan.
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Elk Grove Village Halloween decorating contestOct 08, 2025 5:13 pm - The Elk Grove Village Leo and Lions Club are holding a Halloween House Decorating Contest for residents this month.
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Mount Prospect’s e-bike ordinance sails through village boardOct 08, 2025 5:11 pm - Mount Prospect trustees this week passed a sweeping ordinance regulating e-bikes, e-scooters and related mobility devices.
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M/I Homes to build more townhouses in NapervilleOct 08, 2025 5:08 pm - M/I Homes has won Naperville City Council approval to build another townhouse community, this one on the south side of 111th Street.