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Chicago, suburbs to get millions from PCB pollution settlement with Monsanto
Dec 02, 2025 8:14 am - Monsanto, once the largest makers of a now-banned class of chemicals, agreed to pay the state $120 million and potentially more, under a settlement announced by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Monday.
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White House says admiral ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
Dec 01, 2025 11:12 pm - The White House said Monday that a Navy admiral acted “within his authority and the law” when he ordered a second follow-up strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea in a September U.S. military operation that has come under bipartisan scrutiny.
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Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump’s peace proposal
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Appeals court rules Trump prosecutor appointment violates law
Dec 01, 2025 11:10 pm - A federal appeals court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump unlawfully maneuvered to keep his former personal attorney, Alina Habba, as the top prosecutor in New Jersey.
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Federal review finds 44% of U.S. trucking schools don't comply with government rules
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Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers
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Get ’em while they’re hot: Half-price tickets available for suburban, Chicago performancesDec 01, 2025 8:10 pm - Suburban and Chicago theaters, including Drury Lane, Buffalo, Marriott, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Broadway in Chicago and Teatro ZinZanni, are among the venues participating in the Hot Tix half-price tickets promotion Dec. 4-15.
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Wheeling to tax streaming TV, music and gamesDec 01, 2025 7:46 pm - Wheeling residents who enjoy chilling out while watching Netflix, Hulu or other streaming services soon will have to shell out more for the privilege as the village has enacted a 4% tax on video or audio streaming services.
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‘Horses can really teach a lot’: Benedictine to launch animal-assisted therapy courseDec 01, 2025 6:48 pm - A series of therapy horse visits on the campus of Benedictine University has helped inspire a new course. “I want students to understand our responsibility and our connection to these animals,” said Dianne Moran, who will teach the class next semester.
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Four charged with felony thefts from DuPage storesDec 01, 2025 6:31 pm - Four people are facing felony charges, accused of stealing items from three DuPage County stores over the weekend.