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Thousands of migrant children in the US could face new deportation risks as legal aid deal expires
Jul 31, 2026 3:22 pm - Advocates warn that tens of thousands of migrant children who came to the United States alone could lose legal representation in immigration court and increase their risk of deportation as the Trump administration allows a contract with legal services providers to expire.
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Trump administration pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into the US
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‘All about having fun’: Buddy Baseball is a grand slam for kids and adults with disabilitiesJul 31, 2026 3:18 pm - Buddy Baseball programs throughout the suburbs are helping people with disabilities enjoy America’s pastime with the help of dedicated volunteers.
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New landlord seeking to refill former Crate & Barrel store by Streets of WoodfieldJul 31, 2026 2:57 pm - Five months on, marketing efforts to refill the vacant Crate & Barrel store on the west side of Streets of Woodfield in Schaumburg are yielding some prospective interest, according to the property’s new ownership.
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Hoffman Estates police warn of scam calls and texts claiming to be from officersJul 31, 2026 1:42 pm - The Hoffman Estates Police Department is seeing an increase in reports of phone and text scams where people are contacted by scammers impersonating real officers or detectives.
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Pritzker signs laws regulating how social media platforms interact with children
Jul 31, 2026 1:41 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed sweeping regulations Friday aimed at social media companies and cracking down on “addictive algorithms” that keep kids glued to their screens.
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Illinois Prisoner Review Board denies early release for deputy convicted of killing unarmed Black woman
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Watchdog finds ex-Illinois Rep. Harry Benton violated law with sexual harassment, third victim revealed
Jul 31, 2026 1:33 pm - A legislative inspector general’s investigatory report released Friday found disgraced former state Rep. Harry Benton violated state law by engaging in sexual harassment, and also revealed the existence of a third female victim, who said Benton’s “creepy” behavior in a Springfield bar last year made her feel uncomfortable.
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Search continues for missing person near Oak Spring Road and Des Plaines River TrailJul 31, 2026 1:33 pm - An hourslong water search for a reported missing person near Libertyville concluded about 4 p.m. Friday but a team of dogs continued to search the shoreline as evening neared.
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Investigation continues to ID remains found in Fox RiverJul 31, 2026 12:19 pm - The McHenry County Coroner's Office continues to investigate a partial head found Wednesday night in the Fox River.