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There are no survivors in blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff saysOct 11, 2025 1:52 pm - McEWEN, Tenn. — The blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around left no survivors, authorities said Saturday. The total number...
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Are people happy? One man has been asking, and this is what he learned
Oct 11, 2025 1:44 pm - Five years ago, filmmaker Atdhe Trepca quit his job and drove across the country with a camera, asking strangers if they were happy.People seemed surprised by his question, but most answered earnestly.
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Palestinians return to ruins and the US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds
Oct 11, 2025 1:38 pm - GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Gaza ceasefire held in its second day as tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to their neighborhoods Saturday and Israelis che...
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How Illinois sportsbooks are passing new state taxes on to gamblersOct 11, 2025 1:28 pm - To cover new taxes imposed by the state per online bet, Illinois sportsbooks are passing the cost onto gamblers by adding a surcharge on all wagers or setting minimum betting requirements.
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Congress should extend ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits and open the governmentOct 11, 2025 1:00 pm - Small businesses want to provide health benefits to their employees because it promotes a healthy and productive workforce and allows them to compete for talent with larger enterprises.
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‘Living museum’: New generation of volunteers aims to restore rare, ancient prairies in Cary
Oct 11, 2025 10:15 am - Tucked away in Cary are three separate areas of a rare ecosystem created by melting glaciers tens of thousands of years ago called the gravel hill prairies. These dry grasslands are home to many uncommon, threatened and endangered species that volunteers are trying to ensure won’t vanish due to invasive species taking over the land.
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Two newcomers in 6th Congressional District raceOct 11, 2025 9:17 am - Two political newcomers have entered the race for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat, a post now held by Democrat Sean Casten of Downers Grove.
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Unexpected finding will delay completion of Route 83/Winchester Road projectOct 11, 2025 8:11 am - The reopening of a segment of Route 83 in central Lake County has been delayed due to unforeseen conditions.
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District 54 considering plan to take on $70 million debt, but pay it off in four yearsOct 11, 2025 8:10 am - Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 board members are preparing to abandon the district’s 14-year-old debt-free status, but with a plan to reclaim it in four years.
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Aurora mayor proposes $500 limit on campaign donations from people, businesses doing business with the cityOct 11, 2025 8:10 am - Aurora Mayor John Laesch has proposed limiting campaign contributions from people or businesses that are, or want to, do business with the city.