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Russia and China veto watered-down UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 07, 2026 8:17 pm - Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council Resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries would abstain.
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Iranian civilians voice fear and fatigue as US escalates conflictApr 07, 2026 8:09 pm - President Donald Trump has said Iranians welcome expanded U.S. attacks even as he threatened to destroy key infrastructure and bomb their country “back to the stone ages” if Tehran doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a Tuesday deadline. That possibility is now delayed because of a two-week ceasefire agreed to by the U.S. and Iran.
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Metra tests preboarding fare checks in pilot programApr 07, 2026 6:52 pm - Metra is conducting a test of new ticket scanners for commuters catching outbound trains from downtown stations during slower periods.
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Wheaton eyes ban on sale of delta-8 THC, ‘gas station heroin’ and other productsApr 07, 2026 6:00 pm - Wheaton is poised to join an increasing number of suburban towns in banning the sale of certain psychoactive products that are typically available at gas stations and vape shops.
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One-time Arlington Heights trustee candidate’s appointment to panel draws dissentApr 07, 2026 5:58 pm - Normally a rubber-stamped process, the Arlington Heights village board voted 6-2 to confirm former trustee candidate Martin Bauer’s appointment to the housing commission Monday.
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Pritzker, Illinois Dems say Trump’s Iran threat crosses a line, call for his removalApr 07, 2026 5:55 pm - Illinois Democrats are demanding Donald Trump's removal via the 25th Amendment after the president threatens to destroy Iranian civilization over Strait of Hormuz dispute. “A new level of unhinged,” one said.
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‘This was political theater’: Will County Board member’s traffic case dropped
Apr 07, 2026 5:35 pm - A Will County Board member was sentenced to court supervision in a computer tampering case but avoided trial when the key witness in a traffic case failed to show up for trial a second time.
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End of an era: Van Oyen signs off with final performance at North Central CollegeApr 07, 2026 5:14 pm - Lawrence Van Oyen will retire after 33 years as director of bands and saxophone instructor at North Central College, with his final concert scheduled for April 11 at Wentz Concert Hall. Among his many accomplishments, he founded Chords for Kids, a sensory-friendly concert series for children with special needs.
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Demolition of former Super Kmart in Round Lake Beach to clear way for new Target storeApr 07, 2026 4:49 pm - After more than 12 years sitting empty, a frustrating blight on the retail landscape in Round Lake Beach is being erased. Demolition of the vacant former Super Kmart in the Rollins Crossing center, on the north side of Rollins Road just south of the village municipal complex, began last week.
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Lisle approves Benet Academy stadium planApr 07, 2026 4:48 pm - Lisle Village Board members on Monday approved Benet Academy’s proposal to improve its outdoor athletic facilities.