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Israel’s Netanyahu makes surprise Gaza visit as far-right politician tours flashpoint Jerusalem siteJul 18, 2024 8:03 pm - JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit to troops in southern Gaza on Thursday, saying it was essential that Israel keep control of a ...
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Outgoing Illinois GOP chair bemoans ‘loose’ voting lawsJul 18, 2024 6:46 pm - On his last day as chair of the Illinois Republican Party, Don Tracy bemoaned the state’s voting laws as “loose,” and promised incoming Chair Kathy Salvi would continue to ramp up “election integrity” efforts.
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Lou Dobbs, conservative pundit and longtime cable TV host for Fox Business and CNN, dies at 78Jul 18, 2024 6:26 pm - NEW YORK — Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and veteran cable TV host who was a founding anchor for CNN and later was a nightly presence on Fox Business Netwo...
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RNC Notebook, Day Four: Secret Service, Trump hats, Des Plaines shoutoutJul 18, 2024 6:17 pm - Here’s a snapshot of news and activities from the final day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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What’s behind one suburb’s 184% increase in DUI arrests? ‘Unwavering commitment’Jul 18, 2024 5:42 pm - West Chicago increased its focus on arresting drunk drivers last year. The result? Nearly triple the arrests in 2023 compared to 2022.
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‘He has brought hope’: Illinois delegates praise Vance’s speechJul 18, 2024 5:27 pm - Members of the Illinois delegation attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee were raving about J.D. Vance the day after he accepted the nomination for vice-president.They said they were struck by his sincerity and his personal odyssey, which he documented in his bestselling book “Hillbilly Elegy.”
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Cress Creek Garden Club of Naperville awards 7 scholarshipsJul 18, 2024 4:40 pm - The Cress Creek Garden Club of Naperville held their annual scholarship luncheon on Friday, June 14. The club awarded $20,000 to seven recipients.
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Gearing up for the Grit: Criterium bike race series begins this week in suburbs, ChicagoJul 18, 2024 4:25 pm - The Chicago Grit bike racing series, formerly known as the Intelligentsia Cup, comes to 10 metropolitan locations from July 19-28.
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North Aurora brewery set to release beer that won gold medal at World Beer CupJul 18, 2024 3:01 pm - North Aurora’s Brother Chimp Brewing will commemorate its recent gold medal in the 2024 World Beer Cup with a weekend celebration starting Friday, July 19.
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DuPage County recognized for ‘budget transparency’Jul 18, 2024 2:46 pm - For the 20th consecutive year, DuPage County has received a Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association. The organization reviews the coun...