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US has struck 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
Jun 21, 2025 2:46 pm - WASHINGTON — The U.S. military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, directly joining Israel’s war aimed at decapitating the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambi...
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GOP’s food stamp plan is found to violate Senate rules. It’s the latest setback for Trump’s big bill
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More employers adopting ICHRAs, giving workers money to buy their own health insurance
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‘I just want to be whole’: Arlington Heights residents struggle to get homes repaired months after garbage truck blastJun 21, 2025 12:15 pm - Six months after a garbage truck exploded on their street, some Arlington Heights residents are still struggling to get insurance to cover home repairs.
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Advocates await action on bill protecting rights of immigrant students in Illinois
Jun 21, 2025 4:00 am - Illinois legislation would protect immigrant students by barring schools from denying education based on immigration status and restricting information sharing with authorities.
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Barrington student takes top prize in national Think the Vote ContestJun 21, 2025 12:16 am - Barrington High School student Isra Khan won the grand prize in the national Think the Vote contest for her well-researched contribution on expanding access to voting.
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Advocates await action on bill protecting rights of immigrant students in IllinoisJun 20, 2025 8:09 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Immigration rights advocates in Illinois are anxiously awaiting the governor’s signature on legislation aimed at protecting K-12 students who may be in the country without legal authorization from being denied access to a free public education.
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Senate parliamentarian deals blow to GOP plan to gut consumer bureau in tax bill
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Judge rules Trump administration can’t require states to help on immigration to get transport money
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Elk Grove puts the brakes on kids riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streetsJun 20, 2025 6:31 pm - Elk Grove Village is banning minors without driver’s licenses from riding e-bikes and e-scooters on streets starting July 1. Officials cited safety concerns. “It is a risk,” said Mayor Craig Johnson. “It’s especially a risk for children.”