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The world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV could stop transmission — if people can get it
Jun 18, 2025 7:54 pm - The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions — although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option.
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GOP lawsuit seeks to end ‘gut-and-replace’ legislation
Jun 18, 2025 7:46 pm - A group of Republican lawmakers filed a lawsuit this week that seeks to nullify legislation they say would indelibly alter both the business and legal landscape of Illinois.
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Industry leaders plead with White House on relief from raids after setback
Jun 18, 2025 7:33 pm - Industry and business groups that depend on immigrant workers are scrambling to respond to President Donald Trump’s heightened deportation efforts, after winning a partia...
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Hegseth says the Pentagon has given Trump options for Israel-Iran conflictJun 18, 2025 7:27 pm - WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that the Pentagon was providing options to President Donald Trump as he decides next steps on Iran bu...
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Inverness man gets 7-year prison sentence for COVID-19 testing fraudJun 18, 2025 7:23 pm - An Inverness man was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in federal prison for his involvement in a COVID-19 testing fraud scheme.
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Two budgets for Metra? One business as usual, the other a doomsday scenarioJun 18, 2025 7:00 pm - It’s “the most complex budget process we’ve ever had to do,” with sweeping cuts possible for Metra, Pace and the CTA.
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Trump gave Iran an ultimatum but has made no final decision on war
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Iran warns US military intervention would bring ‘irreparable damage’
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Elgin man facing attempted murder charge following Naperville shootingJun 18, 2025 5:09 pm - An Elgin man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after prosecutors say he fired a handgun at a woman on Tuesday during a domestic dispute in Naperville.
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Chan Ding running in Democratic primary in 52ndJun 18, 2025 4:57 pm - Erin Chan Ding, who retained her seat on the Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board in April, announced Wednesday she is running for the seat currently held by Republican Martin McLaughlin.