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Newsmax agrees to pay $67M over bogus 2020 election claims
Aug 18, 2025 4:55 pm - The conservative network Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trum...
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20 states, D.C. sue DOJ for crime victims funding
Aug 18, 2025 4:45 pm - A coalition of attorneys general from 20 states, including Illinois, and Washington, D.C., is asking a federal judge to stop the U.S. Department of Justice from withholding federal funds earmarked for crime victims if states don’t cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts.
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Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill
Aug 18, 2025 4:08 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker signed 266 bills on Friday, one of which has already sparked a lawsuit backed by Republicans. Pritzker also vetoed a measure supported by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, saying it could have benefited “extremist” groups. Another law will create a statewide office to oversee and assist public defenders.
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Pretrial release granted in Hampshire shooting death caseAug 18, 2025 3:33 pm - The man charged with shooting a teen to death in Hampshire was granted pretrial release Monday.
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Roselle seeking input on downtown redevelopmentAug 18, 2025 2:48 pm - The village of Roselle is hosting an open house next week to gather community feedback on the future of the downtown.
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Wheaton offering financial assistance to seniorsAug 18, 2025 1:49 pm - The city of Wheaton is accepting applications for a program that provides monthly financial assistance to eligible senior residents.
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Project will ‘enhance the O’Hare experience from the curb to the gate’: Work begins on new concourseAug 18, 2025 12:03 pm - Is it an orchard or a forest? Chicago leaders and architect anticipate O’Hare’s Concourse D will reflect the city’s boldness and “Midwestern beauty.”
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Arrests, traffic incidents up in St. Charles in 2024, new police report shows
Aug 18, 2025 11:30 am - The St. Charles Police Department released its 2024 annual report, which showed increases in traffic incidents, DUIs and arrests over the previous year.
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FDA’s new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views
Aug 18, 2025 10:38 am - When the Food and Drug Administration needs outside guidance, it normally turns to a trusted source: a large roster of expert advisers who are carefully vetted for their independence, credentials and judgment. But increasingly, the agency isn’t calling them.
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Wall Street holds at a standstill near its record heights
Aug 18, 2025 10:36 am - Wall Street is holding near its record heights on Monday, ahead of a week likely to be dominated by updates from the head of the Federal Reserve and from some of the biggest U.S. retailers.