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Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
Dec 23, 2024 7:45 pm - President Joe Biden on Monday announced that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment ...
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‘It’s disgusting’: suburban congressman who pushed for Gaetz report’s release reacts to its accusationsDec 23, 2024 6:43 pm - A suburban congressman who pushed for the House Ethics Committee to publicize the findings of its investigation into now-former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz called the behavior depicted in the report “horrific” and “disgusting.”
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Police: Grinch-like quartet charged with stealing from Oak Brook retailerDec 23, 2024 6:07 pm - Two Cook County women and two male teens are charged with stealing more than $300 in merchandise from beauty and personal care store in Oak Brook.
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What you need to know about free rides, airport crowds this holidayDec 23, 2024 5:36 pm - Is CTA offering free rides on New Year’s Eve? When is the last Metra train? How busy is O’Hare this holiday?
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Glendale Heights village president tossed from ballotDec 23, 2024 4:55 pm - Glendale Heights Village President Chodri Khokhar’s name has been removed from the April ballot.
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Chicago middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compound
Dec 23, 2024 3:06 pm - When Camarria Williams, 13, stumbled upon goose poop in a neighborhood park, she enthusiastically scooped some up. She and six other students were looking for bacteria samples. She learned, with university researchers’ help, that her goose poop contained a cancer-fighting compound.
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Hoffman Estates Chamber names nominees for 14th Annual Celebration of Excellence AwardsDec 23, 2024 2:27 pm - The Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce & Industry has announced the nominees in five categories for its 14th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards on Thursday, Jan. 23.
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Seleta Scents candle, gift shop leaves Woodstock’s Old Courthouse incubator, moves to Arlington Heights
Dec 23, 2024 1:25 pm - Seleta Scents, one of the original tenants of the Woodstock Old Courthouse business incubator, is relocating to a larger space in Arlington Heights.
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‘Luxury’ rental community with pool, shops, pickleball and dog park proposed in Cary
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Kirkland for Christmas: Holiday shoppers are ditching logos for store brands
Dec 23, 2024 1:23 pm - Jewelry reviewers on TikTok are recommending Costco’s $140 gold heart earrings for Christmas presents. Consumer Reports is championing an Amazon Basics blender among its best gifts under $40. And holiday shoppers are ditching Zara for Target for the quality, not just the price tag.