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A new era for Canada-China relations? Prime Minister Carney signals change in Beijing
Jan 15, 2026 7:29 am - BEIJING — On the first trip by a Canadian leader to China in eight years, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that the two countries are entering a new era of relati...
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Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act
Jan 15, 2026 6:38 am - Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch signaled they’re open to amending the SAFE-T Act after a violent crime on a Chicago “L” train reignited scrutiny of the law.
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Batavia Special-Education Parent Network hosts annual Resource Fair Feb. 19Jan 14, 2026 9:21 pm - The Batavia Special-Education Parent Network is hosting its annual Parent Resource Fair on Feb. 19. It showcases recreational opportunities, therapy providers, consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support specialists from over 40 community organizations.
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What Americans think about Trump’s military intervention abroad, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Jan 14, 2026 7:24 pm - More than half of U.S. adults believe President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in using the U.S. military to intervene in other countries, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
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US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
Jan 14, 2026 7:14 pm - The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
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Ukrainians endure freezing temperatures at home as emergency crews rush to restore power
Jan 14, 2026 7:10 pm - Emergency repair crews are working flat out to restore power in the Kyiv region of Ukraine, officials said Wednesday, after relentless Russian barrages on energy infrastructure left Ukrainians at the mercy of the coldest winter in years.
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Gaza is entering the second phase of the ceasefire plan Trump helped broker, US says
Jan 14, 2026 7:05 pm - WASHINGTON — The United States said Wednesday that it is moving into the next phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan that involves disarming Hamas, rebuilding the war-ravaged ter...
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South Barrington officials to talk road projectsJan 14, 2026 7:01 pm - South Barrington’s public works committee meets Tuesday, June 20, to discuss road improvements proposed for this year.
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War powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure
Jan 14, 2026 6:39 pm - Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution Wednesday that would have limited President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks on Venezuela after two GOP senators reversed course on supporting the legislation.Trump put intense pressure on five Republican senators who joined with Democrats to advance the resolution last week and ultimately prevailed in heading off passage of the legislation.
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Rolling Meadows church expansion approved over neighbors’ objectionsJan 14, 2026 6:26 pm - The Rolling Meadows City Council approved St. Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church’s expansion plans for a gymnasium, day care and youth retreat center over objections from nearby residents.