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Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified informationOct 16, 2025 7:24 pm - Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diarylike notes about his time in government that contained classified information.
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Arlington Heights board rejects ban on sleeping in public placesOct 16, 2025 6:33 pm - Arlington Heights village board members this week rejected proposals to ban sleeping or camping on public property, with the majority of trustees expressing concerns about the perceived criminalization of homelessness.
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More cargo, more problems? Why retired suburban police chief is leading fight against heavier trucksOct 16, 2025 6:31 pm - To former Buffalo Grove and Cary police chief Steve Casstevens, the formula is obvious: bigger, fuller and heavier trucks mean bigger, more and worse crashes. That’s why the retired law enforcement leader opposes proposals in Congress to allow more densely packed semis. “Everything tells us it’s a bad idea,” he said.
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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Oct 16, 2025 5:51 pm - Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.
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Row home development spurs debate on Naperville’s downtown peripheryOct 16, 2025 5:40 pm - A proposed residential development would reshape the northern boundary of downtown Naperville with high-end row homes. Some neighbors, however, object to the density and height. “I think the beauty and charm are fast leaving this city,” a Franklin Street resident said.
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Gov. Pritzker reports $1.4 million in Las Vegas gambling winnings
Oct 16, 2025 5:19 pm - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) reported $1.4 million in gambling winnings from a trip to Las Vegas last year, according to tax summaries released Thursday by his campaign....
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Elgin police officer put on leave after social media comments about immigration enforcementOct 16, 2025 5:15 pm - An Elgin police officer has been put on leave over comments he made on social media related to immigration enforcement.
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Palatine officials learn in Houston what a suburban Bears game day might be likeOct 16, 2025 4:48 pm - Palatine officials recently traveled to NRG Stadium in Houston to get a better idea of how a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights might affect Palatine.
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Appeals court won’t let Trump deploy National Guard in Illinois for now
Oct 16, 2025 4:43 pm - A federal appeals court on Thursday said that it would not let President Donald Trump deploy troops in Illinois for now, leaving in place a judge’s ruling that blocked the administration from placing the National Guard in the Chicago area.
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Preckwinkle bans ICE operations on Cook County propertyOct 16, 2025 4:28 pm - Federal immigration officials are banned from using county-owned property, resources and personnel for civil immigration enforcement activities, under an order signed Thursday by county board President Toni Preckwinkle.