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Militants kill 33 people in multiple attacks in southwest Pakistan; 92 assailants also killed
Jan 31, 2026 4:09 pm - Pakistan’s military said Saturday that multiple suicide and gun attacks by “terrorists” across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan killed 33 people, including civilians, while security forces responding to the violence killed 92 assailants.
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Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
Jan 31, 2026 4:05 pm - A 5-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas center where they’ve been held after being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota, a federal judge ordered Saturday in a ruling that harshly criticized President Donald Trump's administration’s approach to enforcement.
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Judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota as a lawsuit proceeds
Jan 31, 2026 3:27 pm - A federal judge says she won’t halt the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit over it proceeds.Judge Katherine M. Menendez on Saturday denied a preliminary injunction sought in a lawsuit filed this month by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
Jan 31, 2026 3:21 pm - Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians including several children on Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire, a day after Israel accused Hamas of new truce violations.
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Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRS
Jan 31, 2026 1:22 pm - People with straightforward returns should not encounter delays, but because of an exodus of IRS workers since the start of the Trump administration, the national taxpayer advocate has cautioned that the 2026 tax filing season is likely to present challenges for those who run into problems filing. Here’s what to know.
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Ex-Huntley school board member gave no reason for sudden resignation
Jan 31, 2026 12:57 pm - Former Huntley Community School District 158 board President Andy Bittman didn’t give a reason for his resignation when he abruptly departed from the school board over the holidays.
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Travel tournaments and costly cleats: Suburban parents pay big bucks for youth sportsJan 31, 2026 12:00 pm - According to a recent national study, family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% from 2019 to 2024. Some suburban parents share how much they have paid.
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Perfect opportunity for small business community to get engagedJan 31, 2026 11:22 am - Election season is upon us. Illinois politicians have just started their 2026 legislative session. There is a window every two years when voters have a unique opportunity to make their voices heard.
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College of DuPage, Glenbard West host Jodi Norgaard, founder of Dream Big ToysJan 30, 2026 11:12 pm - Jodi Norgaard, a toy industry thought-leader, will present "Dream Big: My Entrepreneurial Journey to Break New Ground" at the GPS Parent Series on Feb. 11.
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College of DuPage, Innovation DuPage to host Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit Feb. 26Jan 30, 2026 10:51 pm - College of DuPage and Innovation DuPage are hosting the second annual Midwest Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summit on Feb. 26, bringing together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to discuss artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and the future of work.