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Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats
Mar 31, 2026 7:34 pm - President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and to restrict mail-in voting, a move that swiftly drew legal threats from state Democratic officials as the president demands further limitations on voting ahead of this year's midterm elections.
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European ministers in Ukraine for Bucha atrocities anniversary as drones hammer Russian oil ports
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Brookfield Zoo debuts litter of 10 African painted dog puppies
Mar 31, 2026 6:07 pm - A litter of 10 African painted dog pups are now calling Brookfield Zoo home. The litter is made up of five female and five male painted dogs. They were born on Nov. 25 to first-time mom Roanne, who was also born at the West suburban zoo six years ago.
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Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after US allows passage despite energy blockade
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Officials: Two people hurt when car crashes into Egg Harbor in Oak BrookMar 31, 2026 6:04 pm - Two people were injured after a car crashed into a restaurant in Oak Brook on Tuesday morning, officials said.
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American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Mar 31, 2026 5:43 pm - An American journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, U.S. and Iraqi authorities said Tuesday.The journalist, identified as Shelly Kittleson by outlets for which she has written, has reported extensively from the Middle East as a freelance contributor to Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Politico and the BBC.
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Man gets 7 years for DUI crash that injured pregnant womanMar 31, 2026 5:38 pm - A former West Chicago man was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison for a drunk-driving crash that injured a pregnant woman.
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‘We will face our fears’: Jewish families prepare to celebrate Passover during challenging timesMar 31, 2026 4:55 pm - Amid steep challenges both in the U.S. and abroad, Jewish families will gather around their Seder tables Wednesday evening to celebrate the first night of Passover and the perseverance of their people.
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New sound stage latest in downtown East Dundee improvementsMar 31, 2026 4:44 pm - East Dundee will be adding a band shell to the downtown area. The village board is still finalizing design, but it's a project they hope to get under construction this year.
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Here’s a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms