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Palatine man charged with trying to disarm officer during arrestFeb 27, 2026 5:19 pm - A 34-year-old Palatine man is facing a felony charge after police said he tried to take an officer’s gun while being placed under arrest.
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Trump orders all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology
Feb 27, 2026 4:28 pm - President Donald Trump said Friday he was ordering all federal agencies to phase out the use of Anthropic technology after the company’s unusually public dispute with the Pentagon over artificial intelligence safety.
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Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
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US military used a laser to shoot down a Border Protection drone
Feb 27, 2026 4:15 pm - The U.S. military fired a laser to bring down a drone operated by Customs and Border Protection in Texas, officials and lawmakers said, triggering a second airspace closure along the Mexico border this month and further exposing the apparent lack of coordination among government agencies.
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Despite encounter with resident, Simmons isn’t changing door-to-door campaigning tacticsFeb 27, 2026 3:54 pm - Democratic congressional candidate Mike Simmons’ team won’t let an uncomfortable encounter with a potential voter change how it conducts door-to-door campaigning.
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Des Plaines man charged in sexual assaultFeb 27, 2026 3:34 pm - A Des Plaines man is accused of sexually assaulting a woman and texting explicit video without her permission, police said Friday.
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Mediterranean-style eatery to open second suburban location in former Schaumburg Arby’sFeb 27, 2026 1:42 pm - A Thousand Tales Restaurant/Bakery and Cafe in Mount Prospect plans to open a second, smaller location at a recently closed Arby’s in Schaumburg this summer.
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West Chicago seeks $7.37 million state loan for lead service line replacementFeb 27, 2026 1:11 pm - The West Chicago City Council has agreed to pursue a $7.37 million loan through a state program for the replacement of hundreds of lead service lines in the town.
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Jared Ploger: 2026 candidate for Illinois House District 84Feb 27, 2026 12:44 pm - Jared Ploger of Aurora is running for the Democratic nomination for Illinois House District 84 in the March 17, 2026, primary election.
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Saba Haider: 2026 candidate for Illinois House District 84Feb 27, 2026 12:44 pm - Saba Haider of Aurora is running for the Democratic nomination for Illinois House District 84 in the March 17, 2026, primary election.