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Protests in Iran near the 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators
Jan 10, 2026 2:37 pm - Protests sweeping across Iran neared the two-week mark Saturday, with the country’s government acknowledging the ongoing demonstrations despite an intensifying crackdown and as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world.
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Suburban child care providers concerned about federal funding uncertaintiesJan 10, 2026 2:33 pm - The Trump administration’s plans to freeze about $1 billion in federal child care funding to Illinois was temporarily blocked by a judge Friday, but still has parents and providers worried about future financial uncertainty.
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Park Ridge police investigate crash involving pedestrianJan 10, 2026 12:43 pm - The Park Ridge Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning traffic crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Cumberland and Peterson avenues.
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Christmas in March? What suburbs can do when holiday cheer lingers or becomes a safety issueJan 10, 2026 12:15 pm - While not many suburbs set a deadline for the removal of holiday decorations, there’s a national precedent that can be applied more broadly if lingering lights are deemed unsafe or a nuisance.
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Social media videos falsely claim to show Venezuelans celebrating the capture of MaduroJan 10, 2026 11:00 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that certain videos showed Venezuelans celebrating the capture of Nicolas Maduro, a man was ordered to remove Christmas decorations in London and more.
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Streamwood man charged with sharing child pornographyJan 10, 2026 10:30 am - A 22-year-old Streamwood man remains in custody after being charged Wednesday with both possession and dissemination of child pornography.
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Rosary College Prep hosts Fine Arts Showcase Jan. 24Jan 09, 2026 10:25 pm - An evening of performing and visual arts featuring students and alumni from Rosary College Prep and Marmion Academy is scheduled for Jan. 24, with a theme of "Movie Musicals."
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US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
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Satellite images reveal Venezuela’s massive methane problem
Jan 09, 2026 7:24 pm - Oil executives weighing a potential investment in Venezuela’s fields may want to check out the view from space. Satellites have detected enormous amounts of methane billowing from the country’s abandoned oil rigs, rusty pipelines and other dilapidated energy infrastructure.
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‘What’s my name?’ For Des Plaines’ newest snowplow, it’s Scoop DoggJan 09, 2026 7:15 pm - The name of the newest snowplow in Des Plaines’ fleet pays homage to award-winning rapper and actor Snoop Dogg.