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DOJ escalates probe into claims Obama officials conspired in 2016 electionAug 05, 2025 6:45 pm - The Justice Department moved forward with its investigation into whether the Obama administration broke federal laws while investigating Russia’s involvement in the 2016 presidential election, demanding archived intelligence assessments from the nearly decade-old race, according to a letter obtained by The Washington Post.
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Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation
Aug 05, 2025 6:37 pm - A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from reallocating $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters.
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District 203 board member excluded from committee assignmentsAug 05, 2025 5:47 pm - A Naperville District 203 school board member has been stripped of committee and adopt-a-school assignments following allegations she improperly recorded a meeting of an advisory panel.
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Board rebukes Wauconda trustee for comments made as a passenger during traffic stopAug 05, 2025 5:04 pm - The Wauconda village board has rebuked one of its own for comments and behavior to police during a traffic stop as “inappropriate and unbecoming” of a village trustee.
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New accessibility ramp complete at Schaumburg libraryAug 05, 2025 4:51 pm - A new accessibility ramp opened on the east side of Schaumburg Township District Library this week, expanding access for all users.
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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