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Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation as Mexico, Canada and China impose tariffs on the US
Mar 04, 2025 10:34 am - President Donald Trump launched a trade war Tuesday against America’s three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China and sending financial markets into a tailspin as the U.S. faced the threat of rekindled inflation and paralyzing uncertainty for business.
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Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of home schooling
Mar 04, 2025 9:46 am - A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who home-school their children, a response to concerns that the state does little to ensure these students receive an education and are protected from harm.
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Incumbent emphasizes experience while challenger in Libertyville mayoral race says more collaboration is neededMar 04, 2025 9:34 am - The campaign slogans of the two candidates running for mayor in Libertyville summarize what they’re offering voters with the incumbent running on experience and the challenger calling for more community engagement.
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How you can be more eco-friendly this Lenten seasonMar 04, 2025 9:34 am - Sharon Starr, a member of the Sierra Club’s Illinois Chapter and St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in Libertyville, urges the faithful to adopt more eco-friendly habits this Lenten season to reduce their use of single-use plastics — and not just for 40 days.
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Palatine council members hosting town hallMar 04, 2025 8:03 am - Palatine residents who live districts 1 and 2 will have a chance to make their voices heard and learn about the latest happenings in their area.
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Fundraisers started to help pay funeral costs of teens killed by carbon monoxide poisoningMar 03, 2025 10:18 pm - GoFundMe campaigns have been created to help pay for the funerals of two high school students who died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning inside a vehicle early Sunday morning in Hoffman Estates.
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Arlington Heights hires traffic expert in anticipation of Bears plansMar 03, 2025 10:03 pm - Arlington Heights officials signed a new contract with a traffic consultant to review the Bears’ studies for the potential redevelopment of Arlington Park.
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Des Plaines council cutting city clerk’s oversight of staffMar 03, 2025 9:23 pm - A divided Des Plaines City Council on Monday tentatively eliminated the city clerk’s authority over the office’s workers.
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New York City mayoral race heats up as Adams takes early shot at Cuomo, but also pulls some punchesMar 03, 2025 9:12 pm - Announcing his bid to run for mayor of New York City over the weekend, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared that he would “save our city.” On Monday, Mayor Eric Adams passed...
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Cartel-plagued Mexican city pins hopes on Trump’s anti-drug trafficking pressureMar 03, 2025 9:11 pm - Before dawn, an elementary school principal in the capital of Mexico's Sinaloa state checks various chats on his phone for word of shootouts or other incidents. If there’...