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Trump’s transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars, including an Illinois project
Sep 26, 2025 5:26 pm - CHICAGO — President Donald Trump's transportation department has been pulling back grants already announced for recreational trails and bicycle lanes, telling local offic...
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Buckthorn buster volunteer day in Hawthorn WoodsSep 26, 2025 4:50 pm - Hawthorn Woods’ sustainability committee is holding a buckthorn busting day to remove the invasive plant species that threatens the health of ecosystems.
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As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting
Sep 26, 2025 4:41 pm - Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation.
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Gunman who blamed NFL for hiding brain injury dangers had CTE, medical examiner confirms
Sep 26, 2025 4:40 pm - The former high school football player who killed four people inside a Manhattan office tower that houses the headquarters of the NFL, and who blamed the league for hiding the dangers of brain injuries, was suffering from the degenerative brain disease CTE, a city medical examiner said Friday.
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Federal agents fire chemicals as protesters try to block car at immigration site outside Chicago
Sep 26, 2025 4:33 pm - Federal agents fired pepper balls and tear gas at protesters near an immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago on Friday.The conflict over several hours is the latest pushback by federal authorities against protesters focused on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Broadview, about 12 miles west of Chicago, amid a surge of immigration enforcement that began early this month.
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Pickleball, Ninja course, outdoor gym part of Rolling Meadows park’s $1.3 million makeoverSep 26, 2025 4:27 pm - The Rolling Meadows Park District on Saturday will formally unveil a $1.3 million upgrade to Community Center Park, including a Ninja Warrior course, fitness court, pickleball and mini-golf.
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Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Sep 26, 2025 4:21 pm - The chairman of a House committee that pushed for the law demanding TikTok be spun off from its Chinese owners has requested an urgent briefing from the White House, one day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order supporting a proposed deal that would put the popular social video platform under U.S. ownership.
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Two juvenile suspects arrested on charges of August armed robbery in Park RidgeSep 26, 2025 3:59 pm - Two juvenile suspects were arrested Monday in connection with an armed robbery at a Park Ridge gas station in August.
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Prospect Heights sets regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters and gas-powered bikesSep 26, 2025 3:56 pm - Prospect Heights has adopted Illinois’ written regulations on electric bikes and scooters as its own, with the addition of a parental responsibility clause.
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Closure of Old Willow Road in Prospect Heights starts Tuesday for four daysSep 26, 2025 3:52 pm - Due to ongoing construction for the Metropolitan Reclamation Water District sewer project in Prospect Heights, there will be a temporary closure of Old Willow Road starting Tuesday and ending Friday.