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‘A dream come true’: Libertyville teen competes in American Ninja Warrior finals as a rookieAug 05, 2025 4:50 pm - Kenzie Hughes realized a longtime dream when she competed on “American Ninja Warrior” this year. The 17-year-old Libertyville High School student made it all the way to the national finals.
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Pritzker says redistricting in Illinois a possibility if Texas goes ahead with remapAug 05, 2025 4:39 pm - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday reiterated his support for Texas legislators who are staying in Illinois to thwart a vote on a Congressional redistricting proposal that they say will disenfranchise minority voters.
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St. Charles’ Barry House safe from demolition once againAug 05, 2025 4:03 pm - After months of consideration, St. Charles City Council members have denied the owners’ request to demolish a 181-year-old downtown building.
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Momentum builds toward Netanyahu’s plan to occupy all of Gaza
Aug 05, 2025 3:49 pm - Momentum is building for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to expand military operations and occupy the entire Gaza Strip, with Netanyahu scheduled to discuss the move with top defense officials Tuesday and Defense Minister Israel Katz promising to “professionally implement” whatever the government decides.
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Violent crime in the US dropped 4.5% last year, FBI data shows
Aug 05, 2025 3:36 pm - Violent crime in the United States fell 4.5% last year, according to a new FBI report, which also shows an 8% drop in property crime from the year before.
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NATO to coordinate regular and large-scale arms deliveries to Ukraine. Most will be bought in the US
Aug 05, 2025 3:25 pm - NATO has started coordinating regular deliveries of large weapons packages to Ukraine after the Netherlands said it would provide air defense equipment, ammunition and other military aid worth $578 million.
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Will Mount Prospect hop on the grocery tax bandwagon?Aug 05, 2025 3:23 pm - Mount Prospect could become the latest community to adopt a local grocery tax, in reaction to the state’s decision to stop collecting the tax for municipalities in 2026.
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US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances
Aug 05, 2025 2:50 pm - A new federal rule proposed Tuesday would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of the operator's sight without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.
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Woman dies after being hit by car in St. Charles Wahlburgers parking lot
Aug 05, 2025 2:31 pm - A Minnesota woman died days after she was hit by a vehicle in a St. Charles Wahlburgers parking lot, authorities said Tuesday.
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Drive-up drug disposal offered in Campton HillsAug 05, 2025 1:05 pm - 65th District State Rep. Dan Ugaste and the Campton Hills Police Department are having a drive-up prescription drug drop-off from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 14 at the police department, 40W270 La Fox Road, Campton Hills.