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American e-waste is causing a 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia, report says
Oct 23, 2025 1:57 pm - Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report released Wednesday by an environmental watchdog.
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As federal agents ramp up Chicago immigration crackdown, more elected officials caught in crosshairs
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Lawsuit: Suburban ice cream shop owner preyed on teenage girlsOct 23, 2025 1:32 pm - The suburban ice cream shop owner accused of secretly recording teenage employees undressing is facing another round of litigation from his former workers.
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Lake Villa man dies two weeks after motorcycle crash in GrayslakeOct 23, 2025 1:03 pm - A 19-year-old man involved in a motorcycle crash in Grayslake on Oct. 9 died Wednesday of his injuries, authorities said.
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Pritzker forms commission to document ‘harassment, intimidation’ during immigration raidsOct 23, 2025 12:15 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker announced the creation of the Illinois Accountability Commission, which will report on conduct of ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol during the mass deportation surge in Chicago and the suburbs.
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Ramp at I-90, Arlington Heights Road closing FridayOct 23, 2025 11:25 am - The ramp connecting southbound Arlington Heights Road to westbound I-90 in Arlington Heights is scheduled to close beginning at 6 p.m. Friday and continuing into November, Illinois tollway officials announced Thursday.
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‘Phenomenal Batavian’ Bob Peterson remembered for service to his hometownOct 23, 2025 11:21 am - Lifelong Batavian Bob Peterson is being recalled for his devotion to serving his neighbors.
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90 townhouses near Buffalo Grove Metra station on track for approvalOct 23, 2025 9:47 am - A key development in the area around the Prairie View Metra station is on track toward Buffalo Grove village board approval.
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Veterans supply drive opens at Gurnee village hallOct 23, 2025 8:49 am - Gurnee village hall is serving as a drop-off point for COOL Ministries Veterans Supply Drive through Nov. 12.
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One dead, two injured as train engine collides with landscaping truck in ElginOct 23, 2025 8:34 am - One person is dead and two others were injured Thursday morning when a freight train engine collided with a landscaping truck at the State Street crossing Elgin.