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UN food agency chief says women and children are ‘starving’ in Gaza and pressed Netanyahu on aid
Aug 28, 2025 6:52 pm - The head of the U.N. food agency said Thursday that it was “very evident” during her visit to Gaza this week that there isn't enough food in the Palestinian territory and that she spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the urgent need for more aid. The world’s leading authority on food crises said last week the Gaza Strip’s largest city is gripped by famine, and that it was likely to spread across the territory without a ceasefire and an end to restrictions on humanitarian aid.
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CDC gets new acting director as leadership turmoil leaves agency reeling
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Gun rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Cook County assault weapons ban
Aug 28, 2025 6:05 pm - Two national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Cook County’s ban on assault-style weapons in hopes that such a decision would overturn similar bans nationally, including the statewide ban Illinois lawmakers enacted in 2023.
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Kubb lawn game tournament set for Saturday in BataviaAug 28, 2025 5:24 pm - The Midwest Kubb Championship will be held Saturday at Engstrom Family Park, Main Street and Millview Drive in Batavia.
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Schaumburg-area sandwich shop makes Yelp’s list of nation’s 100 bestAug 28, 2025 5:07 pm - Finuccio and Sons, just outside Schaumburg, is among only three Illinois eateries and the sole suburban one to make Yelp’s list of the nation’s top 100 sandwich shops for 2025.
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Roselle Recycles extravaganza set for Sept. 6Aug 28, 2025 5:00 pm - Green Roselle and the village will host the “Roselle Recycles” event on Sept. 6.
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Wheaton Fire Department welcomes residents to open houseAug 28, 2025 4:56 pm - Wheaton firefighters and paramedics will host a free, family-friendly event at their headquarters station on Sept. 27.
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Major Russian attack includes rare strikes on the center of Kyiv, killing at least 21
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UK, France and Germany initiate ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran over status of nuclear program
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‘More like a transition’: Elgin council approves local grocery taxAug 28, 2025 2:21 pm - Following the lead of hundreds of other communities in the state, Elgin City Council members voted Wednesday to replace the state’s 1% grocery tax with a local tax.