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Uncertainty over federal food aid deepens as the shutdown fight reaches a crisis point
Nov 01, 2025 7:16 pm - The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday as the federal food assistance program faced delays and millions of Americans were set to see a dramatic rise in their health insurance bills.The impacts on basic needs — food and medical care — underscored how the impasse is hitting homes across the United States.
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Sheriff: Lake County teens face gun chargesNov 01, 2025 5:39 pm - A Lake County teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun in an unincorporated area near Grayslake, authorities said Saturday.
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Trump to host al-Sharaa in first visit by a Syrian president to White House, official says
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Ukraine says it hit a key fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russian forces
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Michigan lawyer says the Halloween terror plot that FBI Director Kash Patel described never existed
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With pharaoh-fanfare, Egypt unveils a huge new museum dedicated to its ancient civilization
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Chronic absenteeism numbers dip for third year; state launches special task force to address problemNov 01, 2025 3:50 pm - Amid a statewide decline in students missing school, Illinois is launching a Chronic Absence Task Force to study statewide strategies to further reduce chronic absenteeism across all grade levels, state education officials said.
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Israel says the latest remains returned from Gaza by Hamas are not of hostages
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Geneva High aims to help more students get college credit while still in high school
Nov 01, 2025 2:43 pm - When a Geneva High School student takes a dual-credit class, it can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree. And the district now is looking to expand such course offerings.
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Addison man charged after standoff with policeNov 01, 2025 1:49 pm - An Addison man has been charged with felonies after authorities said he fired multiple gunshots at police, striking one officer in a protective vest during a four-hour standoff at his home Thursday.