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Trump moves to fire members of EEOC, NLRB boards, breaking with precedent
Jan 28, 2025 7:28 pm - President Donald Trump has moved to fire Democratic members of two independent federal commissions, an extraordinary break from decades of legal precedent that promises t...
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Trump’s immigration crackdown expands to New York CityJan 28, 2025 7:25 pm - NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and effort to deport massive numbers of people hit the nation’s largest city early Tuesday, as immigration offic...
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Stevenson High promises policy changes after Palestinian display draws objectionsJan 28, 2025 7:09 pm - A pro-Palestinian student group’s cultural fair display at Stevenson High School, including a map and imagery depicting Palestine instead of Israel, drew backlash and led the school district to announce plans for prior review of posters and materials.
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Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with 7 months’ pay in effort to shrink size of government
Jan 28, 2025 6:55 pm - WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it would begin subjecting all federal employees to “enhanced standards of suitability and conduct” and ominou...
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California water regulators refute Trump’s claim that US military ‘turned on the water’ in the state
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State Rep. McLaughlin lobbies for McConchie’s Senate seatJan 28, 2025 6:05 pm - State Rep. Martin McLaughlin said Tuesday he is interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie.
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House Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss out legislative map
Jan 28, 2025 6:00 pm - Democrats continue to hold a supermajority in the Illinois House thanks to illegally gerrymandered House districts, House Republicans allege in a new lawsuit filed with the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday.
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Barrington exploring underpass, overpass at railroad tracks near high schoolJan 28, 2025 5:36 pm - Barrington is in the exploratory phase of a project that could improve safety at a railroad crossing near Barrington High School.
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Winter presents ‘opportunities’ for valuable restoration work in Forest PreservesJan 28, 2025 5:26 pm - Forest preserves focus on removing woody invaders this winter, taking advantage of the frozen ground to use heavy machinery. Crews chop, burn and apply herbicides before planting native species.
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Caroline Kennedy warns senators of ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in searing letter