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15 years after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, lawsuits stall and restoration is incompleteApr 21, 2025 5:57 pm - Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded off the Gulf Coast, killing 11 and sending 134 million gallons of crude gushing into the ocean, the effects of ...
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Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid U.S. tariffsApr 21, 2025 5:56 pm - U.S. Vice President JD Vance held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as New Delhi looks to avoid American tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade d...
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Long Grove trustees facing resident concerns about proposed gas station at busy gatewayApr 21, 2025 4:36 pm - Despite unanimous rejection by the village’s Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, the Long Grove Village Board could still approve a controversial QuikTrip gas station on the east side of the intersection of routes 83 and 53.
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‘We all need music’: Barrington High School orchestra teacher recalls lessons during pandemicApr 21, 2025 4:27 pm - When COVID-19 forced Barrington High School to go remote in March 2020, orchestra teacher Clark Sheldon faced a daunting challenge — teaching a class relying heavily on group participation at a time when students couldn’t be together.
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Traffic dispute leads to stabbing, attempted murder charge in Rolling MeadowsApr 21, 2025 4:11 pm - A Mount Prospect man was charged with attempted murder after a fight and traffic altercation in Rolling Meadows on Saturday.
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‘We do love him’: Local Catholic leaders react to the death of Pope FrancisApr 21, 2025 4:06 pm - Catholic leaders across the greater Chicago area began delivering their reactions to the passing of Pope Francis soon after the news arrived early Monday morning.
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Fermilab welcomes first two baby bison of the seasonApr 21, 2025 3:50 pm - Fermilab in Batavia welcomed two baby bison Monday, marking the start of calving season at the Department of Energy’s particle physics laboratory.
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Told to rest, Francis kept working: The pope’s hectic last day
Apr 21, 2025 3:10 pm - The pontiff celebrated Easter, received Vice President JD Vance, issued a final message and took one last ride in the popemobile.
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BBB: Thieves try to cash in with REAL ID scamsApr 21, 2025 2:02 pm - As the May 7 deadline for obtaining a REAL ID draws near, the Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be vigilant against a surge of scams designed to steal your identity.
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Secondhand stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs
Apr 21, 2025 2:00 pm - Stores selling secondhand clothes, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from President Donald Trump's trade war even as businesses the world over race to avert potential damage, according to industry experts.