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Appeals court rules Trump prosecutor appointment violates law
Dec 01, 2025 11:10 pm - A federal appeals court ruled Monday that President Donald Trump unlawfully maneuvered to keep his former personal attorney, Alina Habba, as the top prosecutor in New Jersey.
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Federal review finds 44% of U.S. trucking schools don't comply with government rules
Dec 01, 2025 11:09 pm - Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements.
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Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers
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Get ’em while they’re hot: Half-price tickets available for suburban, Chicago performancesDec 01, 2025 8:10 pm - Suburban and Chicago theaters, including Drury Lane, Buffalo, Marriott, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Broadway in Chicago and Teatro ZinZanni, are among the venues participating in the Hot Tix half-price tickets promotion Dec. 4-15.
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Wheeling to tax streaming TV, music and gamesDec 01, 2025 7:46 pm - Wheeling residents who enjoy chilling out while watching Netflix, Hulu or other streaming services soon will have to shell out more for the privilege as the village has enacted a 4% tax on video or audio streaming services.
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‘Horses can really teach a lot’: Benedictine to launch animal-assisted therapy courseDec 01, 2025 6:48 pm - A series of therapy horse visits on the campus of Benedictine University has helped inspire a new course. “I want students to understand our responsibility and our connection to these animals,” said Dianne Moran, who will teach the class next semester.
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Four charged with felony thefts from DuPage storesDec 01, 2025 6:31 pm - Four people are facing felony charges, accused of stealing items from three DuPage County stores over the weekend.
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Mount Prospect looking at ways to slow traffic through Hatlen Heights neighborhoodDec 01, 2025 6:12 pm - Mount Prospect trustees on Tuesday will consider recommendations to reduce speeding and cut-through traffic in the Hatlen Heights subdivision.
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High school hoops rivals team up in Palatine to battle brain cancerDec 01, 2025 6:11 pm - The court at Palatine High School will host the home team against its crosstown rivals from Fremd High School on Dec. 19, but both squads will be playing for the same cause: raising funds and awareness for families battling brain cancer.
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‘I think we’ve got a hit’: Metra riders love café car idea — what’s the next step?Dec 01, 2025 6:08 pm - Prototype café cars were a hit on Metra trains this fall. Now the agency is drafting a proposal to make them a permanent fixture on the commuter railroad.