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AI created video of young boy crying near casket

By Bob Oswald
Mar 22, 2026 4:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that a young boy was videoed crying over the casket of his father killed in the Iran war, a body double replaced actor Jim Carrey at an awards ceremony in France and more.
Congress looks for Trump’s exit plan as the Iran war drags on

By LISA MASCARO
Mar 21, 2026 7:03 pm - President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress, but lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war with Iran will come to an end.
Trump’s mixed messages on Iran: ‘Winding down’ the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

By NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Mar 21, 2026 6:51 pm - President Donald Trump frequently contradicts himself, sometimes in the same speech, social media post or even sentence. Within the space of a few hours Friday, he sent a torrent of mixed signals about the Iran war that raise more questions about the direction of the conflict and his administration's strategy.
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays

By Emily Davies
Mar 21, 2026 6:46 pm - President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports unless congressional Democrats agree to a GOP-backed funding deal, escalating a standoff that has already slowed security lines at airports nationwide.
Officials warn of scam demanding payment for Cook County traffic violations through QR code

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 21, 2026 4:23 pm - The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.
English learner programs in Illinois schools face uncertainty amid federal funding cuts

By Jessie Molloy
Mar 21, 2026 3:48 pm - English learners across northern Illinois schools are facing growing uncertainty as federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the programs they rely on to learn in the classroom.
I-90 ramp connecting to Route 31 to be closed for months for construction upgrades

By Michelle Meyer
Mar 21, 2026 3:30 pm - A ramp connecting the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway to Route 31 in Elgin will be closed for toll plaza improvements starting Sunday and is expected to last through the summer.
Underground Railroad museum says Trump administration cut funds over race

By Gregory S. Schneider
Mar 21, 2026 3:24 pm - An Underground Railroad museum in Albany, N.Y., is suing the Trump administration over a federal grant that it says was canceled on the basis of race, arguing that the president’s broad anti-diversity crusade violates constitutional protections against discrimination.
Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš

By KAREL JANICEK
Mar 21, 2026 3:11 pm - Tens of thousands of people protested in Prague on Saturday against the policies and plans of the new Czech government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Challenge to charters: State-run schools in Elgin, Grayslake vow to fight legislation that would cede control to local districts

By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Mar 21, 2026 3:06 pm - Two bills that would transfer oversight of state-run charter schools to local school boards and emphasize accountability are making their way through the Illinois Senate and causing concern for two suburban charter schools that fought hard to exist.

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