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Russia hosts Taliban delegation and warns against foreign military presence in Afghanistan
Oct 07, 2025 8:55 pm - MOSCOW — Russia hosted a delegation of Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government Tuesday and issued a strong warning against a foreign military presence in the country. Spe...
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ICE kept most offices open in shutdown — but not the one inspecting detention centers
Oct 07, 2025 8:49 pm - The Trump administration has said immigration enforcement will “remain unchanged” through the government shutdown. Officers continue to arrest migrants; detention centers remain fully operational; and the government issued new contracts for additional migrant holding facilities just last week.
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Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims
Oct 07, 2025 8:10 pm - Furloughed federal workers are not entitled to automatic back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office claimed in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up tensions in Washington over the week-long closure.
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Cary police chief announces retirement
Oct 07, 2025 7:13 pm - Cary Police Chief Patrick Finlon is retiring after almost 12 years of serving in the leadership role.
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Eyeing redevelopment, Des Plaines agrees to purchase downtown building for $1.1 millionOct 07, 2025 6:35 pm - Des Plaines officials ended an often frustrating fight with the owners of a vacant downtown building Monday by buying the property.
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‘Great fear and uncertainty’: Lake County leaders speak out against escalating ICE operationsOct 07, 2025 6:21 pm - Political and community leaders Tuesday vowed to stand firm against escalating ICE operations in Lake County saying the ongoing situation affects everyone.
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Lisle moves to purchase properties across from PrairieWalk PondOct 07, 2025 6:12 pm - Lisle is poised to spend more than $1.15 million to buy strategically located properties across from the PrairieWalk Pond and a splash water park.
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Amazon set to build high-tech service hub for delivery trucks in Arlington HeightsOct 07, 2025 6:05 pm - Amazon plans to construct two buildings on its Arlington Heights campus to facilitate repair of its delivery vehicle fleet. One of the buildings will house an automated inspection garage.
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A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish
Oct 07, 2025 5:15 pm - Thousands of people converged on southern Israel on Tuesday to mourn the dead as the nation marked two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war, while Israel and Hamas pressed on with indirect peace talks in Egypt.The main memorial event in Tel Aviv, organized by the bereaved families, was separate from a ceremony that the government will hold on the anniversary next week according to the Hebrew calendar.
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Nominations sought for Batavia Citizen of the YearOct 07, 2025 5:10 pm - Nominations are being sought for the Batavia Citizen of the Year.